Director – Network Contract Management

Independent Health

. Coordinate the overall contracting strategy on a cross-functional basis with Health Care Services, Finance, System Configuration, Product Development and Network Contract Management .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network contracting and reimbursement methodologies, with a strong focus on negotiation, analytics, and operational management within the healthcare industry. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate with organizational leaders to implement effective facility rate agreements.

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Network Contract ManagementReimbursement MethodologiesContract NegotiationTeam LeadershipHealthcare Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Contractual AgreementsOperational ManagementData AnalysisExcel ProficiencyReimbursement Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipFacilitation SkillsAdaptability Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Healthcare FacilitiesAmbulatory Surgery CentersSkilled Nursing FacilitiesProvider ContractsRate Amendments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the overall contracting strategy on a cross-functional basis with Health Care Services, Finance, System Configuration, Product Development and Network Contract Management
Manage and lead negotiation, reimbursement development, analytics, contracting and operational aspects of facility health care provider contracts
Lead staff in the development and risk assessment of reimbursement methodologies
Manage contracting issues for all facility provider contracts, including contracts, rate amendments and addendums
Collaborate with organizational leaders to ensure facility rate agreements are accurately and efficiently implemented
Manage operational and relationship issues with hospitals, free-standing ambulatory surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities and other ancillary providers
Develop strategic compensation and contracting strategy with facility providers
Serve as a lead contract negotiator under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer or designee
Research and develop reimbursement methodologies for facility providers
Identify emerging reimbursement trends from government and private payers
Lead integration of reimbursement methods within system configurations, fee schedules, claims processing attributes and provider contracts
Make recommendations and present results to the Chief Financial Officer, designee and Executive Team
Manage network reimbursement, analytical, operational and contracting staff
Train staff on reimbursement, analytics, contractual, operational and relationship issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; an additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Master’s degree preferred
Eight (8) years of network contract or practice management administrative experience required
Four (4) years of management experience required
Knowledge of the healthcare industry as it pertains to facilities, physician and ancillary providers
Knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, contractual agreements and operational issues
Proficiency in Excel
Strong facilitation, team leadership and management skills
Ability to access and deliver timely, accurate and relevant data and information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle diverse assignments under shifting priorities and tight timeframes
Comprehensive understanding of internal and external environmental influences
Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable
Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Scorecard incentive eligibility
Full range of benefits
Generous paid time off
Hybrid work arrangement