Director, Provider Contracting

Health Care Service Corporation

. Develop and manage contracting strategies for commercial and government networks .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $121,200 - $225,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing contracting strategies for commercial and government networks, with a strong focus on negotiation, relationship management, and compliance with healthcare policies. Proven ability to oversee budgets, analyze reimbursement strategies, and lead teams to achieve operational goals.

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Hospital/Healthcare ContractingNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsReimbursement StrategiesBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationReimbursement Agreement DraftingFinancial ReportingCost-Benefit AnalysisOperational ReportingNetwork Adequacy AssessmentProvider RelationsMarketability StrategiesCompliance with HIPAAResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam-Building SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Delivery SystemsProvider CategoriesContractual DisputesDiversity PrinciplesCorporate Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage contracting strategies for commercial and government networks
Develop, negotiate, and complete reimbursement contracts
Ensure network adequacy for commercial and government networks
Draft reimbursement agreements and negotiate contracts for hospitals, large professional groups with special pricing, and hospital-based physicians
Achieve competitive advantage in discounts and access through contract negotiations and relationship management
Develop strategies and negotiate contracts for newly recognized provider categories
Oversee analysis and reporting for reimbursement strategies and take corrective action as needed
Resolve issues and contractual disputes
Oversee staff, ensuring goals are met, positions are filled, training is provided, and communications are shared
Manage budget, operational reporting, and financial reporting
Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and leadership
Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies, and other applicable policies
Maintain confidentiality of company business
Perform special projects as required or requested
Travel as needed, including overnight stays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience in hospital/health care contracting or hospital/physician relations
5 years management experience
Experience working with large integrated health care delivery systems and complex reimbursement strategies
Experience proactively developing and maintaining relationships with health care provider leadership teams
Knowledge of outpatient and provider reimbursement strategies and policies
Experience with financial matters such as contract performance and impact
Experience developing creative, win-win solutions involving provider contracts, networks, marketability, and profitability
Negotiation skills
Leadership skills
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation, and team-building skills
Experience meeting deadlines and working well under pressure
Experience working across departments to accomplish initiatives and goals, build consensus, drive initiatives, gain support, and develop workable solutions
Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight stays
Experience overseeing budgets and allocating resources
Ability to translate needs and initiatives into compelling business cases
Ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses to justify investments and ensure ROI
Remote employees must live within the continental United States, excluding Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York
Sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Curated development plans and professional development
Health and wellness benefits
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Annual incentive bonus plan
Other incentives