Director of Managed Care and Contracting - Onsite

Job Description

Job Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Director of Managed Care and Contracting - Onsite for a direct hire position with a Healthcare Organization located in Staten Island, NY. This position is fully onsite.

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 per year, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:
This role oversees the managed care operations, ensuring effective contract management, financial performance, and quality patient care. The Director will be pivotal in managing relationships with insurance providers, coordinating care strategies, and optimizing reimbursement processes to support the organization's strategic goals and maintain a competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full life-cycle Contract Management for a portfolio of managed care contracts
• Develop administrative and technical contracting strategies through development, negotiation, implementation of terms, and monitoring contractual agreements on behalf of our client's Health Network
• Review, interpret, analyze, manage, negotiate complex agreements, resolve contractual issues, and ensure adherence to all contract language, financial guidelines, and parameters
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Monitor and analyze contract performance, addressing any issues or discrepancies
• Develop and maintain processes to provide timely notification of critical contract events (e.g., renewals, termination and due dates contained within the agreements)
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials
• Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate billing and coding practices
• Track and maintain financial performance and status for all contracts to monitor and coordinate financial analysis of payer contract performance and modeling projections
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned department staff in areas of contracting, contract management and provider relations
• Assist in producing and disseminating contract information to all relevant departments, identify and resolve problems with contracts regarding billing, claims payment, scheduling, registration, credentialing, service development, care management, and noncompliance
• Lead and manage the managed care department, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation of staff
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline managed care operations
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative departments to ensure seamless patient care delivery
• Support the entire contract process and closely collaborates with internal departments to ensure staff are informed of new contracts, changes to existing contracts and updates to the medical and billing policies of the payers
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines (e.g., CMS, state regulations)
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency
• Serve as the primary liaison between the hospital and MCOs, insurance companies, and other payers
• Foster positive relationships to enhance collaboration and problem-solving
• Represent the hospital in managed care meetings and negotiations
• Act as a liaison with Patient Financial Services, physician offices and health plans to resolve contractual issues and ensure compliance with negotiated contractual terms
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve managed care operations and support the hospital's overall goals
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, implementing changes as needed
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes at the executive level

Primary Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years' contracting experience with hospital, clinic, physician, and or health system required
• 3+ years' experience with medical insurance company, MSO, IPA, TPA, preferred
• Strong knowledge of managed care principles, healthcare regulations, and reimbursement methodologies
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and develop strategic plans
• Leadership skills with a track record of building and managing effective teams
• Proficiency in healthcare management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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