We Are Hiring
Payer Relations & Contracting Director
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This position will be responsible for our Texas Ministry.
What You Will Do
Negotiate and review payer and direct employer contracts for the organization.

• Direct analysts in financial modeling specific to contracting efforts, ensuring negotiated outcomes meet desired objectives.
• Lead the development and contracting for value-based population health opportunities and new reimbursement models. Contracts include fee-for-service.
• Responsible for educating ministries on impact of changes in reimbursement methodology imposed by commercial payers and governmental agencies.
• Serve as a liaison between payers and ministry departments, hosting routine meetings with payers to resolve outstanding issues.
• Develop reports and reporting solutions specific to payer relations, managed care and contracting needs.

What You Will Need
Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences
Experience:

• Experience negotiating contracts for either a provider organization or a managed care company

Why Join Our Team
When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.
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