Supervisor, Payor Contracting

Cochlear Americas

Olympia, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Strategy, Business Support, Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Data Analysis, Fee Schedule, Finance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Quality, Insurance, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Improvement, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Risk Management, Six Sigma Certification
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
see description
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
6 days ago

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Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.


Supervisor, Payor Contracting


About the role


Change people's lives and love what you do at Cochlear-the most recognized brand in hearing health care-helping people hear and be heard around the world, while being part of one of Denver Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work honorees in Denver.


The Supervisor, Payor Contracting is responsible for executing and coordinating payor contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments across contracted and commercial payors. This role ensures contract terms align with organizational strategy, support patient access, and maintain compliance with regulatory and payor requirements. The supervisor maintains accurate contract records, monitors performance, and serves as the primary resource for contract-related inquiries. Additionally, this position provides guidance to staff, collaborates with reimbursement, finance, and legal teams, and drives process improvements to enhance contracting efficiency and accuracy.


Key Responsibilities


* Execute and coordinate payor contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments in alignment with organizational strategy.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contract terms, fee schedules, and performance metrics.

* Monitor contract compliance and reimbursement performance, proactively identifying discrepancies and escalating payor issues to minimize revenue risk and operational disruption.

* Analyse contract performance data to provide actionable insights that support business objectives and inform future contract strategy.

* Serve as subject matter expert for contract terms, reimbursement methodologies, and payor requirements, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.

* Collaborate with reimbursement, finance, and legal teams to ensure contract activities align with organizational goals and compliance standards.

* Lead, mentor, and develop team members by establishing best practices, improving operational consistency, and fostering professional growth.

* Drive process improvements to enhance contracting efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.


Key Requirements


To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:


Minimum Qualifications


* Experience in payor contracting, managed care, or insurance services, including contract negotiation and administration.

* Experience leading or mentoring staff.

* Strong analytical and communication skills.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.


Preferred Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field (may be substituted with additional relevant experience).

* Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality).


Total Rewards


In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.


* Pay Range in the United States: $103,000 - $113,00 based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 7.5% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

* Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.


Who are we?


Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always

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