Job Description
Job Description
Director of Contract Management
We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.
Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.
Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.
As the Director of Contract Management, you will manage all aspects of the contract lifecycle, provide oversight of the contract management process, and ensure consistent management of all Pinnacle Treatment Centers payor contracts. You will be responsible for evaluating, analyzing, negotiating, and implementing new payor contracts, negotiating the renewal of existing payor contracts, and monitoring contracts in place. You will also work with many internal stakeholders, including the Senior Director of Payor Operations and Analysis, to utilize financial models and analysis in negotiating rates with payers.
Benefits :
- 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401k with company match
- Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
- Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University
Salary
$120,000 - $140,000Bonus eligibleRequirements :
Strong record of success as an emerging leader in a complex, matrixed environmentDemonstrated record of accomplishment of building strong working relationships across internal constituents (e.g., market and regional P&L and operational leaders) and external constituents (e.g., private payors such as UHC, BCBS and Humana)Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related Healthcare administration requiredMinimum of 10 years in progressive roles in payor and / or provider organizations requiredDemonstrated analytical, project management, and leadership skillsSound understanding of provider revenue cycle, payor enrollment and credentialing, and materially impactful contract languageExperience in network management and / or payor contractingKnowledge of value-based contract methodologies and preferred financial and administrative termsAbility to think independently and develop new processes and analyses as requiredValid driver’s license in good standingAbility to travel up to 20% as needed including overnight travelPreferred
Master's degree in business or healthcare administration or additional experience can substitute for an advanced degreeKnowledge and understanding of health plan network operationsSubstance Use Disorder segment experienceResponsibilities : Contracting
Develops and maintains strong payer relationships. Serves as primary organizational contact and as a communication link between payers and Pinnacle.Identifies appropriate contracting and re-contracting opportunities, which include but are not limited to :Health Insurance plan offerings such as Commercial, Commercial Exchange, Medicare AdvantageMedicaid (Managed Care Organizations) MCOs, Medi-CalIndependent Physician Associations (IPAs) and Primary Medical GroupsWorks with the Senior Director of Payor Operations and Analysis and the Finance department to perform business and market analyses to determine viability of contracting and to develop new and renewal rate proposalsLeads negotiation of contract terms with payers to maximize reimbursement and long-term value of contract.Works with the Senior Director of Payor Operations and Analysis, the Finance department, Revenue Cycle Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, and legal counsel to review proposed contract language and terms to ensure regulatory compliance with state regulations.Communicates with internal parties to ensure contractual terms, including payer-specific requirements, are understood. Serves as expert on all terms of the payer contract.Contract Performance
Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with terms.Collaborate with the Senior Director of Payor Operations and Analysis, and the Finance department to assemble relevant data and assess financial and operational aspects of payer performance.Interfaces with the Revenue Cycle team to identify contractual conflicts or changes requiring escalation, communicates issues internally with appropriate parties, and leads review and resolution.Communicates all contract changes internally.Identifies issues and opportunities in contract renewal process.Provides support for assessment of quality-of-care indicators and clinical outcomes.Facilitates ongoing dialog between Pinnacle and payor clinical and medical teams for improved outcomes including, but not limited to, decreased denied days and ReadmissionsMarket
Research, analyze, and reports on the healthcare market and regulatory environment to identify contracting opportunities and risks and maintain awareness of competitor activity.Contract Management
Works with the Senior Director of Payor Operations and Analysis and legal counsel to develop corporate standards for contracts, including payment terms and legal provisions.Ensuring payer contracts are centrally maintained and organized.Other
Provides support for assessment of quality-of-care indicators and clinical outcomes.Facilitates ongoing dialog between Pinnacle and payer clinical and medical teams for improved outcomes including, but not limited to, decreased denied days and readmissions.Other duties as assignedJoin our team. Join our mission.