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Ascension · 11 hours ago

Sr. Director, Payer Revenue Strategy & Contracting - TN

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care. They are seeking a Senior Director of Payer Revenue Strategy & Contracting to oversee payer revenue strategy and contracting, develop comprehensive strategies, lead negotiations, and drive financial performance across assigned markets.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee payer revenue strategy and contracting for one or more assigned markets or strategic business segments

Develop a comprehensive payer revenue strategy and execute that strategy through contracting with payers across assigned geographic market(s), transforming high-level goals into market-specific results

Serve as the primary negotiator in high-stakes payer discussions, securing agreements that protect and grow our financial and clinical interests

Develop a deep, “boots on the ground” understanding of your assigned market’s competitive landscape, payer dynamics and our delivery footprint

Bridge the gap between contracting and operations by aligning payer strategies with long-term business plans and organizational growth objectives

Take full accountability for the bottom line by monitoring payer net revenue performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed budget targets for payer lifts and revenue growth

Qualification

Payer revenue strategyNegotiation skillsStrategic thinkingData-driven problem solvingLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsPrioritizationCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

Preferred

A rare blend of strategic intuition and diplomatic finesse

Demonstrated ability to navigate differing perspectives and build consensus necessary to move complex negotiations and payer relationships forward

Seasoned managed care leader who seeks innovation and data-driven problem solving

Ability to translate complex analytics into a clear story

Execute on strategic negotiations at scale

Master of prioritization, capable of managing high-stakes market demands while delegating effectively

Demonstrated ability to hear differing perspectives, influence, and gain consensus

Highly developed communication and collaboration skills

Strategic thinking and analytical skills

Understanding of the human centered approach to change and program implementation

Innovative mindset

Data-driven problem solver

Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them appropriately

Demonstrate ability to create content and solutions that can be executed at scale

Demonstrate/articulate ROI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Company

Ascension

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Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Founded in 1999

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthcare.ascension.org

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