Manager, Payor Partnerships

Manager, Payor Partnerships

DaVita's mission is to be the provider, partner, and employer of choice. We are building the greatest health care community the world has ever seen through our commitment to our mission and core values. We are seeking a professional to join our Payor Partnerships team as a Manager of Payor Partnerships. The Payor Partnerships team manages a $8B commercial revenue portfolio and a high-growth national integrated care business that encompasses more than $5B of medical spend. This is a highly motivated, fun, and fast-paced team with extensive experience in negotiations, managed care, finance, and consulting, and is at the center of DaVita's strategy to grow as payors' partner of choice for kidney care. We foster a collaborative environment with a differential focus on both professional and personal growth.

At DaVita, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision for the future and empower others to achieve success. They have always enjoyed tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through collaborative, team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging situations.

Position Description : This teammate will serve as a vital member of DaVita's Payor Partnerships team. Key responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining payor relationships, negotiating rates and contract language, redlining of contract documents, issue resolution, coordinating with claims teammates to ensure accurate billing, reimbursement, and contract implementation, and regular communication with regional field operating leaders. This position reports to the Director of Payor Partnerships, for whom this teammate will provide day-to-day support in negotiation and account management efforts. This position requires a limited amount of travel.

Experience and Education : Undergraduate degree (post-graduate professional degree a plus) Minimum of three years' experience in contract language and rate negotiations Healthcare experience preferred

Key Skills : Approaches work with an ownership mentality High emotional intelligence Results oriented with a proven ability to "get stuff done" High impact oral and written communication style Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing and evolving work environment Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail; ability to organize and lead multiple work streams, priorities and teams Creative, strategic thinker Proficient analytic / financial skills, including knowledge of Excel

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.