[Hiring] Senior Payer Contract Manager @MultiCare Health System

Role Description

The Senior Payer Contract Manager is responsible for developing and implementing contracts with third party payers on behalf of MultiCare Health System and its affiliates. This role ensures MultiCare, and our affiliates have consistent and well-functioning relationships with payers over time, in alignment with MultiCare’s vision and strategic priorities.

• Lead negotiations with assigned payers to include payment terms based on multiple reimbursement models, including fee-for-service payment terms, value-based payment terms, and gain/risk sharing arrangements.
• Serve as the lead managing the overall payer relationship.
• Make recommendations to Sr. Leadership on product participation.
• Continually evaluate the payer relationship for opportunities to improve revenue, lower the cost of doing business, and improve MultiCare’s access to patients.
• Accountable for negotiating contract language that aligns with all State and Federal laws and regulations, is consistent across payers, and does not expose MultiCare to financial, legal, or operational risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in finance, Healthcare administration, or related field; or 10+ years’ experience in Payer Contracting for a Health System or Health Plan as degree equivalent.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience performing financial/medical data/payer mix analysis or contract negotiation in a healthcare environment, health system or health plan; acute care setting experience preferred.
• Experience with medical and pricing terminology to include but not limited to DRG, RUG, APC, RVU, Conversion Factors.

Benefits

• Rooted in the local community, partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development to invest in you.
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for in your work and life.
• Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other.
• Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued.
• Work and live where natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale is $101,545.60 - $146,140.80 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.