Manager - Managed Care & Payor Strategy

Overview

It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.

Compass Oncology is looking for a Market Manager of Managed Care and Payor Strategy to join our patient-centered and mission-based team. This position will recommend, develop, coordinate, and implement strategies that will advance Compass Oncology's mission of lessening the burden of cancer for those who we serve in our communities. This position will support the Executive Directors in the Portland Metropolitan, Willamette Valley, and Vancouver, Washington markets and will represent two companies in payor and referral relations, perform market assessments, and will negotiate all managed care contracts.

They will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Eugene, OR or Portland Metro Area

Full‑Time; 40 hours;
Monday‑Friday

$85,000 - $130,000 salaried

• Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations.

• Leads contract negotiation and management, reviewing language and pricing to maximize reimbursement while ensuring compliance with budgetary and policy guidelines.
• Develops and executes managed care strategies based on market analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adapting to changing payor and competitive dynamics.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with physicians, operations, contract administrators, and corporate teams to ensure effective strategy implementation and contract execution.
• Analyzes managed care contracts and reimbursement proformas to support Executive Directors, Business Office Managers, and Regional Managed Care leadership in evaluating proposals, amendments, and contract language.
• Coordinates the contract lifecycle process, including document routing, contract tracking, file maintenance, and timely communication of contract changes to business offices and management teams.
• Acts as liaison between the medical groups, provider relations, payors, hospitals, and other stakeholders to facilitate meetings, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with managed care objectives.
• Prepares quarterly reports on reimbursement trends, contract performance, market opportunities, and payer changes; supports market and financial analysis to inform strategic planning.
• Provides training and guidance to billing, collections, and business office staff on new or updated agreements; ensures departmental readiness and compliance with managed care goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or related business field.
• Minimum seven years of experience in managed care and contract negotiations.

Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you mad

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