Remote Payer Contracting Lead for Transplant Programs

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 124,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Payer Contracting Manager, Transplant Program to lead strategic payer and specialty network relationships supporting transplant programs. You will bring expertise in transplant reimbursement, specialty network contracting, and complex payer negotiations to expand outreach agreements, strengthen referrals, and drive program growth.

You will oversee all aspects of assigned contracts, including negotiation support, rate optimization, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supporting complex negotiations.
• Experience in a professional role that requires effective verbal and written communication to present advanced topics clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize extensive data into concise summaries without sacrificing details.
• Experience leading teams, including cross-functional teams.
• Mentoring teams and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of assigned payer relationships, including contract language negotiation and management, rate research and negotiation, dispute resolution, and relationship management.
• Maintains ongoing expertise of all assigned contracts, including language, rates, methodologies, and contracted providers/facilities.
• Ensures all contract language, documentation, negotiation, payment rate, and contract storage follow standard practices.
• Represents Payer Contracting and Intermountain Health in key relationships, including leading Joint Operating Committees.
• Establishes and maintains effective long‑term relationships with payers.
• Coordinates with Finance and Revenue Cycle leadership for risk‑based contracting, and proactive care strategies.
• Coordinates with Legal and Compliance to ensure contract accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to Payer Contracting Managers.

Skills

Contracting Strategies

Healthcare Contracts

Negotiations

Payer Contracting

Proactive Care

Risk-based Contracting

Relationship Management

Managed Care

Legal Practices

Leadership

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Payer Contracting Manager, Transplant Program to lead strategic payer and specialty network relationships supporting transplant programs. You will bring expertise in transplant reimbursement, specialty network contracting, and complex payer negotiations to expand outreach agreements, strengthen referrals, and drive program growth.

You will oversee all aspects of assigned contracts, including negotiation support, rate optimization, documentation, and