Samaritan Health Services

SHP Provider Contract Consultant

Samaritan Health Services$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or comparable experience required.
  • Three years of progressive experience in provider contracting, network management, or managed care operations required.
  • Experience negotiating hospital and professional agreements required.
  • Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial lines of business is preferred.
  • Knowledge in value-based payment models and risk-based contracting is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the negotiation and development of provider, hospital, and ancillary contracts across various healthcare programs.
  • Develop and implement contracting strategies that align with financial and regulatory goals.
  • Manage and analyze financial and reimbursement aspects of agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with CMS and state regulations throughout contract execution.
  • Collaborate with different teams to support value-based initiatives and cost management efforts.

Benefits

  • Flexibility of remote work within specified states.
  • Opportunity to engage in impactful negotiations that shape healthcare delivery.
  • Access to a supportive and collaborative cross-functional team environment.
  • Possibility for career advancement in a critical area of managed care.
Full Job Description
  • This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Responsible for the negotiation, development, implementation, and ongoing management of provider, hospital, and ancillary contracts across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial lines of business. Develops contracting strategies aligned with organizational financial, network adequacy, quality, and regulatory objectives. Leads complex negotiations, performs financial and reimbursement analysis, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners cross-functionally to support value-based payment initiatives and total cost of care management. Exercises independent judgment within established authority limits.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent related experience required.
    • Three (3) years of progressive experience in provider contracting, network management, or managed care operations required.
    • Experience negotiating hospital and/or professional agreements required.
    • Experience in the following preferred:
      • Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial lines of business.
      • Value-based payment models and risk-based contracting.
      • Contract lifecycle management systems.
      • Claims configuration and payment operations.
      • Supporting network adequacy reporting.
      • Delegation oversight and compliance auditing processes.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Strong understanding of CMS and state regulatory requirements. Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies (Medicare-based, DRG, OPPS, capitation, case rates, VBP). Knowledge of claims configuration and payment operations. Understanding of delegation oversight and compliance auditing processes.
    • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills (advanced Excel proficiency).
    • Ability to manage multiple negotiations simultaneously. Negotiation and conflict resolution expertise.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret complex legal and reimbursement language.
    • Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • 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)
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 1-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)
      SIT
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      REACH - Forward
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      GRASP Hand/Fist

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
Founded
1970

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