MGR, Contracting - Health Plan Relations (East Region)

The Manager, Contracting – Health Plan Relations is responsible for supporting AMSURG’s managed care contracting activities including payer negotiations and contract research.

• →Support contract negotiations, contract research and on-going payer relationships.
• →In collaboration with Directors and as directed by Vice President, Contracting, support relationships with AmSurg operations by executing on center-level contracting priorities
• →Contract and onboard acquisitions, de novo centers and new provider affiliations with payers as directed.
• →In collaboration with Directors, facilitate the monitoring of payer issues such as provider participation, contract loading and payment issues.
• →Focus on client satisfaction through internal and external communication.
• →Assist in the development of departmental goals and contracting plan, executing projects to achieve these goals, and working closely with others within the department to continuously monitor department performance.
• →Prepare reports / presentations to present contract rates, payer mix, etc.
• →Demonstrated proficiency with financial reports and modeling.
• →Preparing internal training or educational tools as they related to health plan contracting
• →Comply with departmental standard operating procedures for contract negotiations, modeling and loading.
• →Ability to work in a matrix environment where multiple and competing customer demands are likely.
• →Provides input to the appropriate individuals to contribute to the development of corporate initiatives.
• →Self-directed with a strong bias for action.
• →Excellent customer relationship / management skills.
• →Demonstrated leadership and/or people management skills.
• →Travel overnight and locally as needed.
• →Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision
• Excellent ability to manage to deadlines
• Ability to positively handle conflict
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office applications
• Position requires overnight travel up to 25% of the time

• 5 - 8 years relevant experience including managed care contracting, financial analysis, payment methodologies, contract language and negotiations
• Equivalent experience considered
• Bachelor’s degree required

AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

AMSURG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age (40 or older), race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: careers@amsurg.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.