Cochlear · 1 day ago
Payor Relations Manager
Lone Tree, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expCochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care, dedicated to helping people hear and be heard. The Manager of Payor Relations will manage and coordinate payor contracting, enrollment, and credentialing functions, ensuring compliance and optimizing workflows to support patient access and business objectives.
Health CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee payor contracting, enrollment, and credentialing activities to support patient access and business objectives
Implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory and payor requirements
Serve as escalation point for complex payor-related issues, providing resolution and guidance to supervisors and staff
Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, monitor outcomes, and present findings to leadership to inform strategic decisions
Collaborate with reimbursement, finance, operations, and compliance teams to align payor activities with organizational goals
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across payor functions
Develop and maintain relationships with payors to support contracting and enrollment objectives
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for supervisors and staff to promote operational excellence and professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field OR equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in payor contracting, payor relations, or managed care within the healthcare industry
2+ years of direct people management experience
Demonstrated success negotiating and managing contracts with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors
Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, benefit structures, credentialing, and compliance requirements
Experience with payor enrollment and credentialing processes
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant business technology platforms
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
401(K) matching with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Pet insurance
Company
Cochlear
Cochlear is a global expert in implantable hearing solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-04IPO
Leadership Team
Sarah Thom
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Kaplan
SVP Clinical Strategy and Innovation
Recent News
2026-01-09
Startup Daily
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