Are you a strategic problem-solver from the consulting world looking to make a tangible impact on your community? Northside Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in the greater Atlanta area, is seeking a driven Manager, Contracting to leverage their analytical and negotiation skills to champion optimal patient care.

Why Shift Your Focus to Healthcare Contracting?

Imagine applying your consulting prowess to directly improve the lives of patients in your community. At Northside, you'll move beyond abstract recommendations and see the real-world results of your work.

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare, where the physician-patient relationship is paramount
• Leverage Your Negotiation Skills: Lead complex contract negotiations with payors, using your strategic mindset to secure favorable terms for the hospital and its patients, ensuring physicians retain the ability to provide care based on independent medical judgment
• Apply Your Analytical Expertise: Utilize a data-driven approach to optimize contract performance and identify opportunities to enhance resource utilization, directly impacting the delivery of high-quality patient care
• Drive Operational Efficiency: Partner with internal departments to streamline processes and ensure seamless contract implementation, demonstrating your ability to execute strategic initiatives
• Gain Deep Industry Knowledge: Transition your consulting toolkit to the dynamic world of healthcare, building expertise in managed care, hospital finance, and value-based care contracting

Your Consulting Skills Will Shine In:

• Data Analysis & Strategic Planning: You'll analyze payor data, identify trends, and develop strategies to optimize contract performance, mirroring the analytical work you're accustomed to
• Complex Negotiations: You'll lead negotiations with payors, applying your strategic thinking and communication skills to secure favorable contract terms that support the delivery of excellent patient care
• Process Improvement: You'll identify and implement process improvements to enhance contract management and revenue cycle efficiency, leveraging your experience in operational optimization
• Stakeholder Management: You'll collaborate with various internal departments and external payors, demonstrating your ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of payor performance data to identify opportunities for resource optimization and revenue enhancement
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to secure favorable contract terms with payors, ensuring the preservation of the physician’s independent medical judgment
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance contract management and revenue cycle efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless contract implementation and operational alignment
• Manage value-based care contracting initiatives
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Proven experience in consulting or a related analytical field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling
• Ability to learn complex industry-specific software

Why Northside?

• Opportunity to transition your consulting skills to a rewarding healthcare career
• Make a tangible impact on patient access to high quality care
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities