Samaritan Health Services

Payer Contracting Director

Samaritan Health Services • $100K — $130K *
Corvallis, OR 97330In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or healthcare field required; Master's preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in healthcare contracting or similar role required.
  • Familiarity with managed care systems and contract terminology preferred.
  • Strong leadership abilities to motivate and guide teams.
  • Proven conflict resolution skills to achieve consensus.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate complex healthcare agreements with payors.
  • Analyze financial performance of contracts to optimize value.
  • Collaborate across clinical and operational teams for innovative payment solutions.
  • Act as a liaison between Samaritan Health Services and health plans.
  • Develop and implement value-based care strategies.

Benefits

  • Access to a supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative payment methodologies.
  • Onsite meetings to enhance collaboration and communication.
  • Involvement in shaping value-based care across the health system.
Full Job Description
  • This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare contracting professional who enjoys negotiating complex agreements, analyzing financial performance, and collaborating across clinical and operational teams to develop innovative payment solutions.
  • In this highly visible role, youll serve as a key liaison between Samaritan and health plans, helping to optimize contract performance while advancing value-based care strategies across our health system.
  • This position will require an onsite presence in Corvallis, OR for meetings when needed.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Contract Management teams at Samaritan Health Services are committed to building relationships with payors as well as involved in contract review, negotiation and performance. The teams work closely with all departments within the Health System relative to contract compliance and managed care issues. We also work closely with the Quality, Population Health and Clinical teams exploring and negotiating new payment methodologies, and developing, implementing, and managing value based payment strategies. We also build and maintain the payor contracts in the computer system.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelors degree in business administration or a healthcare related field required. Masters degree preferred.
    • Four (4) years experience in a position of similar responsibility and complexity required.
    • Experience or training in managed care systems and contract terminology preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
    • Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
    • Critical thinking - Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
    • Communication and team building - Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)
      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)
      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)
      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)
      SIT
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 04-364) 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 244-544) 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 544) 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      KNEEL (on knees)
      STAND
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      REACH - Upward
      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
      PULL (0-20 pounds force)
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      REACH - Forward
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      None specified

About Samaritan Health Services

Samaritan Health Services is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. It is based in Corvallis, Oregon and has facilities in Albany, Lebanon, Newport, Lincoln City and Waldport. The health system includes five hospitals, more than 80 primary care and specialty clinics, senior living communities, and home health and hospice services. Samaritan Health Services is affiliated with the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and is a partner in the OHSU Partners network. The health system is also a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Learn more about Samaritan Health Services
Size
5,500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1970
* Ladders Estimates

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