Senior Director, Contracting - Managed Care
Company: Providence
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: March 3, 2025
Job Description:
Description Calling All Strategic Leaders! Are you a strategic
powerhouse with an unwavering passion for healthcare? Do you excel
in leading complex initiatives and envisioning the future of
healthcare delivery? If so, then we have an extraordinary
opportunity tailored just for you! The Role: Join our dynamic team
as the Senior Director of Contracting for the Texas/New Mexico
Service Area. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the Managed
Care Contracting Program, guiding our organization through contract
analysis, negotiation, execution, and organizational alignment.
Based in the vibrant city of Lubbock, Texas, you will drive
strategic initiatives and play a critical role in shaping the
future of healthcare in the region. What You'll Do:
- Strategic Visionary: Articulate a clear vision for achieving
outcomes, ensuring every contract and negotiation aligns with our
organization's goals. You will draft, revise, track, and manage
payor contracts across Covenant Health Texas Region entities and
ministries.
- Master Negotiator: Lead the charge in negotiating favorable
managed care rates and contractual terms for all Texas Region CHS
entities, maximizing reimbursement while minimizing financial
risk.
- Operational Excellence: Provide administrative oversight,
management, and supervision for business units and departments
within the Texas Regional area. Ensure adherence to budgetary
responsibilities and strategic objectives.
- Relationship Builder: Foster and maintain positive
relationships with medical groups, employees, ancillaries, and
payors. Promote effective communication among CHS companies and
ministries to ensure seamless operations.
- Healthcare Innovator: Develop and oversee managed care products
for payors and providers, driving strategic initiatives that
support regional system ministries and enhance payor reimbursement
protocols.
- Influential Communicator: Periodically engage in public
speaking and presentations, demonstrating your knowledge of
healthcare trends, market dynamics, and strategic initiatives. What
You'll Bring:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited
college/university is required. A Master's Degree in Health Care
Administration or equivalent education/experience is
preferred.
- Professional Training: Training in computer applications,
leadership skills, and project management.
- Industry Experience: At least 8 years of experience in the
healthcare field, specifically in health insurance marketing claims
and contract negotiation.
- Healthcare Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of current health care
trends, health insurance, reimbursement, and claims processing
operations.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written
communication skills, as well as strong public speaking
abilities.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including
proficiency in Excel, word processing, graphics, accounting, and
database management.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess complex
data and make informed decisions.
- Driving Requirements: Driving may be necessary as part of this
role, and caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and
requirements for driving. Proof of driver license and auto
insurance may be required.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and weekends as
needed to meet organizational demands. Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Be part of an organization that is
revolutionizing healthcare and making a positive impact on
countless lives.
- Innovative Environment: Enjoy the autonomy and support to bring
your visionary ideas to life in a fast-paced, ever-evolving
industry.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of talented and
dedicated professionals who share your passion for healthcare and
excellence.
- Vibrant Community: Embrace the charm and cultural vibrancy of
Lubbock, Texas, while contributing to the betterment of healthcare
delivery in the region. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If
you are a visionary leader with a passion for healthcare, we
encourage you to apply! Join our team and help us create a
healthier future for all. About Providence At Providence, our
strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my
way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless
of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting
you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits
and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and
everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000
caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000
clinics and a full range of health and social services across
Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and
Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are
serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our
more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation
may be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or
bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits
package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer
matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life
insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental
leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits,
well-being resources and much more. Learn more at
providence.jobs/benefits. About the Team Since 1918, Covenant has
been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of
healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated
health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression
of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our
patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in
the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our
not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with
leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers,
physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home
care, and even schools for nursing and radiography. Providence is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the
principle that every workforce member has the right to work in
surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender,
disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed,
national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation,
marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited
by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us
stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce,
learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for
advancement. Requsition ID: 342520 Company: Covenant Jobs Job
Category: Contracting Job Function: Legal/Compliance/Risk Job
Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership
Department: 8000 PAYOR CONTRACTING TX REGION Address: TX Lubbock
3615 19th St Work Location: Covenant Medical Center Workplace Type:
On-site Pay Range: $62.84 - $100.47 The amounts listed are the base
pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role,
such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums,
extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.Required
Keywords: Providence, Lubbock , Senior Director, Contracting - Managed Care, Accounting, Auditing , Lubbock, Texas
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