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Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Experience in healthcare operations, payor contracting, contract administration, project management, or process improvement
  • Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and process improvement skills
  • PMP or similar project management/process improvement certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, develop frameworks, and manage key payor contracting initiatives
  • Develop KPIs, dashboards, and leadership presentations while identifying revenue opportunities and challenges
  • Partner with Analytics, Revenue Cycle Management, and Finance to develop analyses and models supporting payor contracting strategies
  • Translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and monitor evolving payor and demographic trends

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Strategy Manager
  • $100K – $130K / year
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Decision Making

About the company

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ARA Diagnostic Imaging - Austin Radiological Association

  • 501–1,000
Austin Radiological Association - ARA Diagnostic Imaging is Austin’s oldest leading diagnostic imaging group. We offer expert medical imaging by radiologists subspecialized in MRI, CT, ultrasound, interventional, mammography, and more. Our roots go back to 1954, when Dr. Robert Snider began work as the first full-time radiologist at the original Seton Hospital. Today, the leaders and staff of ARA work in partnership with doctors to bring better health outcomes for our patients. Thoughtful leadership, advanced technology and attention to patient comfort and convenience sets us apart as a successful, caring imaging facility. •Constant technology upgrades bring the best to physician and patients. 3D mammography is now available at all 12 of our locations that offer breast imaging. •Convenience and accessibility for our patients is paramount. We operate 17 outpatient imaging centers and provide radiology reading services to 21 area hospitals throughout Austin and Central Texas. •Strong relationships with insurance and managed care payors allow access to quality imaging services for our patients.•Our team of radiologists has the broadest array of subspecialty in Central Texas. Award-winning PACS services to view digital images and 24/7 physician access to ARA radiologists make ARA an ideal physician partner•ARA is strongly focused on patient outcomes as well as patient experience. Our 94 percent patient satisfaction rate reflects our commitment to caring service.With 750+ employees and 110+ radiologists, ARA’s commitment to ensure access to high quality imaging technologies while delivering excellent patient satisfaction to our community has never been stronger. ARA is proud to have been selected as a Top Austin Workplace three years in row: 2015, 2016 & 2017! If you are seeking a career in the medical field as a radiologist, technologist or customer service representative, we encourage you to apply: https://www.ausrad.com/careers-austin-job-seekers/

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Job description

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:
Radiology Partners, through its affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, our mission is to transform radiology by innovating across clinical value, technology, service, and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Radiology Partners is looking for a Manager, Payor Strategy to help shape key payor and reimbursement strategies. In this high-impact role, you will report to the VP of Payor Strategy and have direct visibility to senior leadership. You will develop strategic frameworks, build analytical models, identify revenue opportunities, drive projects to completion, and provide actionable insights to executive leaders. You will also partner closely with Revenue Cycle Management, Analytics, Finance, and Contracting leaders to execute initiatives that support sustainable growth and position the practice for long-term success in an evolving payor landscape.
  • Support Strategic Initiatives: Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, develop frameworks, and manage key payor contracting initiatives. 
  • Monitor Performance & Identify Opportunities: Develop KPIs, dashboards, and leadership presentations while identifying revenue opportunities and challenges.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Analytics, Revenue Cycle Management, and Finance to develop analyses and models supporting payor contracting strategies. 
  • Present Insights & Industry Trends: Translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and monitor evolving payor and demographic trends. 
  • Demonstrate Strong Analytical & Leadership Skills: Apply strong problem-solving, project management, communication, Microsoft Office, collaboration, and independent decision-making skills while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred. 
  • Experience in healthcare operations, payor contracting, contract administration, project management, or process improvement. 
  • PMP or similar project management/process improvement certification preferred. 
  • Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and process improvement skills; experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and collaboration tools. 
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, analyze performance data, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. 

WHY RADIOLOGY PARTNERS:
  • Competitive Benefits package – Eligibility starts the month after hire, with tiered options to choose from. 
  • Compensation Reviews, Career Growth Opportunities 
  • Flexible Remote Schedules
  • Generous PTO Plans and Paid Holidays 
  • Proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work for Five Consecutive Years
  • Performance based bonus available

FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://jobdescription.powerappsportals.com/ManagerPayorStrategyContractingMGRPAYSTCONTOctober206/
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,200 Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to this range, Radiology Partners offers competitive total rewards packages, which include health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and a broad range of other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 
Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.
CCPA Notice: When you submit a job application or resume, you are providing the Practice with the following categories of personal information that the Practice will use for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for employment: (1) Personal Identifiers; and (2) Education and Employment History. Radiology Partners participates in E-verify. 
Beware of Fraudulent Messages: Radiology Partners will never request payment, banking or other financial information in exchange for interviews or as part of the hiring process. Additionally, we will not send checks for deposit into your bank account at any stage of recruitment. All communication during the interview and hiring process should come from an email address ending in “@radpartners.com.” If you suspect you are receiving a fraudulent job offer or solicitation from Radiology Partners or one of our local practices, please email Talent@radpartners.com to notify our team.

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