Contract Development Manager

University Hospital is located in the heart of the Medical Center with multiple locations spread out around the San Antonio Area. At University Hospital patient care is treated with high quality and compassion above all. We are attentive, kind, and helpful without exception. These are the reasons why University Health System is rated #1 in healthcare in the San Antonio Area and also, top ranked in Texas as well.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiates, analyzes, communications, recommendations, and implementation of assigned third-party payer contracts across multiple hospital campuses and associated medical groups.
• Establishing and overseeing efficient and effective programs for contract document review and management, the Manager ensures all contract documents are assessed annually and updated as needed for compliance and adherence to policies.
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field; or as an alternative substantively equivalent work experience
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience negotiating and/or implementing commercial and governmental health plan contracts, with a strong focus on best practices
• Strong knowledge of the Texas Medicaid system (traditional and managed care), Medicare (traditional and managed care), and commercial health insurance.
• Strong leadership skills with progressively responsible experience in payer contracting, contract implementation, and/or revenue cycle support.
• Advanced proficiency in Epic Resolute Hospital Billing and data analysis tools