Director Contracting

MedStar Health
Columbia, MD
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced, strategic managed care professional to lead payer contracting and payer relations across our integrated healthcare system.

What You Will Do

Lead the negotiation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of managed care agreements, build and maintain strong payer relationships, and collaborate with various teams to resolve payer-related issues.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate combines strong contract negotiation skills with a thorough understanding of healthcare reimbursement, payer operations, provider networks, and Maryland's unique rate-regulated environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, public health, finance, or a related field
  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare delivery systems, health insurance, payer contracting, or managed care
  • Demonstrated success negotiating complex healthcare contracts
  • Experience using information systems and data to strengthen administrative, financial, and operational oversight
  • Revenue cycle management experience preferred

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
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