Remote Payer Contracting Lead, Transplant Programs

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

AP4P/Performance bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Payer Contracting Manager for the Transplant Program to lead strategic payer relationships, reimbursement strategies, and complex negotiations. The role partners with business development and operations to expand transplant outreach and drive program growth.

The position oversees contract negotiation, language accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration, serving as the primary lead for transplant-related payer agreements. Remote work with travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supporting complex negotiations.
• Experience in a professional role that requires effective verbal and written communication to present advanced topics clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize extensive data into clear, concise summaries.
• Experience leading teams, including cross-functional teams and mentoring 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.
• Ensures contract language, documentation, negotiation, payment rate/methodology, and contract storage follow standard practices.
• Represents Payer Contracting and Intermountain Health in key relationships, including leading Joint Operating Committees.
• Establishes and maintains long-term relationships with highly aligned 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 seeks a Payer Contracting Manager for the Transplant Program to lead strategic payer relationships, reimbursement strategies, and complex negotiations. The role partners with business development and operations to expand transplant outreach and drive program growth.

The position oversees contract negotiation, language accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration, serving as the primary lead for transplant-related payer agreements. Remote work with travel may be required.