Director, Strategic Analytics - Health Plan Relations (Remote)

Director, Strategic Pricing & Analytics - Health Plan Relations

Remote

AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality.  For more information, please access our website: https://www.amsurg.com/.

Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first. 

Benefits:

At AMSURG, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll on the 1^st of the month, following 30 days of employment. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan. 

Paid Time Off:

AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Strategic Pricing & Analytics is responsible for supporting the strategic objectives of the Health Plan Relations and Business Development teams. This position will create revenue forecasts for the development of de novo centers and acquisitions, analysis of price benchmarking and price transparency data, and modeling and forecasting impact of managed care contracts. The position will report to the Senior Director, Strategic Pricing and Analytics and work extensively with the Health Plan Relations and Business Development teams across all center types and geographies. This role may supervise Analyst resource(s).

Work Schedule: This role is offered on a fully remote basis allowing the Director, Strategic Pricing and Analytics to be based anywhere in the country with up to 20% overnight travel anticipated, with the expectation that you will be invited to attend quarterly planning meetings and annual full team strategy meetings at our home office in Nashville.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Business Development team in estimating top-line forecasts for pro-forma development
• Lead analysis of price benchmarking and price transparency data sets to support the development and execution of Business Development and Health Plan Relations strategic objectives
• Lead analysis of current and proposed contracted rates to support business development efforts and payer negotiations, using a variety of business intelligence tools and platforms, inclusive of MS Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau reporting
• Oversee team to execute custom analytics as requested by leadership to drive strategic decision making
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise level strategic objectives
• Oversee and monitor quality of output across team of analysts
• Manage, support the development of analyst(s) as needed
• Travel overnight and locally as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (HARD SKILLS):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:

• Expertise in the healthcare industry working with managed care contracts, reimbursement methodologies, and pricing strategies
• Track record of strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills required; strong Microsoft Office, Access, relational databases, and reporting tools a plus
• Ability to build and audit complex Excel-based financial models, analyze data, and translate analyses into specific, targeted actions to drive results
• Expertise in working with complex and large volumes of data
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement routine and custom reporting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with C-suite and executive leadership (i.e., packaging and presenting nuanced and detailed information, fielding and responding to questions across the organization, etc.)
• Excellence in delivering projects on-time and with the desired results through a structured project management (e.g., time, team, work-stream management) approach
• Willingness to assume responsibility for communication and execution of corporate initiatives
• Experience managing one or more direct reports

QUALIFICATIONS (SOFT SKILLS):

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must also embody the soft skills below:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized with excellent follow through abilities
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Reliable, team-oriented, pleasant with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Able to exercise good judgment and positively influence and lead others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency
• Self-directed with a strong bias for action
• Ability to handle conflict in a positive and professional manner
• Based on business need, able to accommodate a flexible schedule, including some evenings.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required with an emphasis in finance, accounting, or healthcare administration
• 5-7+ years of experience in health care or health plan analytics
• Prior experience in contract modeling and analysis, financial reporting, or data analytics
• Ambulatory surgery financial reporting, ASC / anesthesia services reimbursement, and ambulatory surgery managed care contracting are all required; ambulatory surgery center operations experience preferred
• Experience leading a team of one or more analysts preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations. Must pass a background check and drug screen. 

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