Manager, Managed Care Contracting

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview Manager, Managed Care Contracting The Manager, Managed Care leads medical and pharmacy managed care contracting strategies and activities for assigned third-party payors, supporting Sentara Healthcare provider divisions. This role partners with clinical, pharmacy, and managed care leadership to optimize reimbursement, ensure contract performance, and align financial and operational objectives. The Manager, Managed Care serves as the primary liaison for a portfolio of payor relationships, overseeing contract implementation, issue resolution, and ongoing performance. This role supports data analysis and facilitates coordination of day-to-day managed care operations, including patient access, claims adjudication, and care management. Hybrid position at 1300 Sentara Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia -- two days remote and three days on site at Sentara Park. There is an opportunity for Richmond (Virginia) residents to work the same schedule at Sentara Health Plan in Richmond. Required to work each Wednesday at Sentara Park, Virginia Beach. Responsibilities Lead medical and pharmacy managed care contracting strategies for assigned payors. Partner with clinical, pharmacy, and managed care leadership to optimize reimbursement and contract performance. Serve as primary liaison for payor relationships, overseeing contract implementation and issue resolution. Support data analysis and coordination of day-to-day managed care operations, including patient access, claims adjudication, and care management. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree (Required) Experience 3 years of experience in managed care contracting (Required) 3 years of experience in healthcare (Required) We are seeking demonstrated experience in pharmacy managed care, including: Understanding of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) structures and reimbursement models (e.g., AWP, MAC, NADAC) Experience negotiating pharmacy reimbursement terms and specialty pharmacy agreements Knowledge of formulary management, utilization management, and drug pricing strategies Strong financial acumen with experience in contract modeling and reimbursement analysis Knowledge of healthcare regulations, payor requirements, and value-based care arrangements preferred Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Equal Opportunity Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. Remote work eligibility For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr