Manager, Payor Relations – Northern Region
Aeroflow Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Leading payer contracting and network development strategy across Northern states (including Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, IPAs, TPAs)
- Managing and developing a high-performing team of three contracting professionals—helping guide, coach, and build up newer team members.
- Building and maintaining relationships with health plans; leading negotiations, policy escalations, and network development.
- Driving progress on three core strategic priorities: payer network expansion, payer policy change (working with medical teams), and fee schedule negotiations.
- Ensuring payer contract data is accurately updated and configured in internal systems.
- Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Revenue Cycle, Sales, and Ops to streamline workflows and ensure payer contracts align with operational delivery.
- Leading and contributing to cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders; managing priorities with clear communication.
- Auditing internal processes and coaching team members to ensure compliance, alignment, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years in healthcare operations, network development, or managed care contracting (provider, hospital, or DME experience preferred)
- Proven experience negotiating contracts with health plans or providers
- Demonstrated success managing and developing teams—especially those newer to the industry or function
- Experience working with a variety of payer types (Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, IPAs, TPAs)
- Strong understanding of claims workflows and payer/provider relationships
- Ability to manage escalations, coach team members, and implement scalable processes.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Health Plans with FSA or HSA options
- Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 12 weeks of parental leave for birthing parent/ 4 weeks leave for non-birthing parent(s)
- Additional Parental benefits to include fertility stipends, free diapers, breast pump
- Paid Holidays
- PTO Accrual from day one
- Employee Assistance Programs and SO MUCH MORE!!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payer contractingnetwork developmentcontract negotiationclaims workflowspayer policy changefee schedule negotiationscompliance auditingprocess improvementteam managementhealthcare operations
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationprioritizationnegotiationteam developmentproblem-solvingstakeholder management