Director, Provider Contracting

About Altais:

About the Role

Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team?

We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients.

The Director, Contracting is responsible for developing, maintaining and expanding strategic relationships in multiple geographies with hospitals, physicians, ancillary and behavioral health providers. This will consist of managing, negotiating and executing contracts with the various provider types listed as well as implementation of such contracts all in pursuit of achieving the overall company strategy goals and initiatives.Additionally, this role will be responsible for leading a team with direct reports.

You will focus on:

• Identify, develop, and implement corporate contracting strategies, business opportunities, and methodologies for contract negotiations, stabilizing health care costs and/or decrease expenses to remain within company budget

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key hospitals and network providers

• Manages complex contracting and negotiations for fee for service and value-based reimbursements with network providers (e.g. Hospital systems, ancillaries, and large physician groups)

• Performs analysis independently and coordinates with the Finance Division to review financial performance and healthcare costs of provider contracts

• Lead complex contract implementations as well as identify and resolve issues around contracts

• Creates and manages value-based contracting incentives and reimbursement methodologies that are quality and performance based

• Leads in resolving elevated and complex contractual issues with internal and/or external customers

• Participate in external provider meetings and internal operational meetings to continuously improve relationships, processes, operations and best practices

• Oversees the development of accurate and timely internal communication around new and renewed managed care arrangements

• Develop, evaluate, and interpret contract language terms to ensure language is consistent with company policies and applicable regulatory agencies

• Oversight of all contract template revisions, partnering with Compliance and Legal to ensure templates are up to date

• Creates and oversees all departmental and organization resource material applicable to Provider Contracting, i.e. Policies and Procedures, Provider Manual

• Responsible for training contracting team on operational changes, department updates and upcoming projects

The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring

• Bachelor's degree from accredited 4-year university or equivalent coursework or equivalent experience in managed healthcare related field. Master's preferred.

• This role requires 10+ years professional managed healthcare administration experience, with 5+ years people management experience in healthcare / contracting related positions

• Experience working in IPA / managed care setting

• Strong financial acumen with proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial trends

• Proven contract preparation skills, with an in-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO Commercial lines of business, various reimbursement methodologies and value-based contracting

The Base Salary for this position is$154,500 - $185,400/year

In addition, we provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage

• 401k savings plan with a company match

• Flexible time off and 9 Paid Holidays

• This position will also be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program

Altais values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed in our salary posting for transparency but may vary based on factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.