Specialty Contracting Director, Finance

Negotiates and reviews managed care payer contracts for the organization, focused specifically on ancillary services across Ascension including but not limited to ASCs, imaging sites, etc. Work directly with and beside analysts in financial modeling specific to contracting efforts, ensuring negotiated outcomes meet desired objectives. Leads the contracting efforts for fees for service contract negotiations in the ancillary space. Responsible for educating ministries on impact of changes in reimbursement methodology imposed by commercial payers and governmental agencies. Serves as a liaison between payers and ministry departments, hosting routine meetings with payers to resolve outstanding issues. Develops reports and reporting solutions specific to payer relations, managed care and contracting needs.

• Negotiates and reviews managed care payer contracts for the organization, focused specifically on ancillary services across Ascension including but not limited to ASCs, imaging sites, etc.
• Work directly with and beside analysts in financial modeling specific to contracting efforts, ensuring negotiated outcomes meet desired objectives.
• Leads the contracting efforts for fees for service contract negotiations in the ancillary space.
• Responsible for educating ministries on impact of changes in reimbursement methodology imposed by commercial payers and governmental agencies.
• Serves as a liaison between payers and ministry departments, hosting routine meetings with payers to resolve outstanding issues.
• Develops reports and reporting solutions specific to payer relations, managed care and contracting needs.

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.