PpJob Type: Full-time /p h3Position Summary /h3 pThe Payer Relations Director is responsible for executing department strategy to retain and increase market access in specific regions by calling on, planning, negotiating and contracting with health plans. This role is also responsible for coordinating efforts with the VP of Payer Relations and sales leadership. /p h3Essential Functions And Duties /h3 ul liDevelops and maintains profitable business relationships with key payer organizations /li liDesigns and implements strategies to meet or exceed goals for targeted accounts /li liCreates and maintains strategic account maintenance and business development plans /li liIdentifies and builds rapport with key decision makers to form successful business relationships, identify opportunities and meet customer needs /li liMeet in person with top 5 accounts annually /li liEvaluates, negotiates and implements contracts with assigned target prospects /li liCollaborates with various internal departments to increase access in strategic target markets /li liMeets regularly with VP of Payer Relations to review goals and evaluate success /li liParticipates in planning and development sessions for overall department strategy /li liMaintains awareness of marketplace trends affecting overall business strategy and makes recommendations for re-focus and adjustments /li liManages the administrative requirements of the position /li liParticipates in solution development initiatives and department process improvement /li liAutomobile and airplane travel will be required and may be up to 10% /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 h3General Qualifications /h3 ul liMinimum Education and/or Certification: Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent work experience /li /ul h3Required /h3 ul li3-5 years of working in a laboratory or health plan or /li li1-3 years of direct contracting with health plans on behalf of a laboratory /li liKnowledge of managed care, provider reimbursement and contracting, and healthcare trends /li liExperience calling on C-level executives /li liContract review, negotiation and implementation /li liBusiness contacts within the industry (Commercial health plans, Government plans/programs, Managed Care Organizations, ACOs, CIN’s etc.) /li /ul h3Required Skills /h3 ul liBusiness acumen /li liMajor account sales experience /li liAbility to close business deals /li liHighly organized /li liSelf-starter, highly motivated /li liTeam oriented /li liThe ability to establish and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders /li liExcellent written and oral communications skills, interpersonal influencing skills /li liThe ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, particularly in a high volume setting /li liStrong MS Office skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams /li liCRM experience /li liAbility to work under minimal supervision /li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liKnowledge of the laboratory services industry /li liToxicology experience is a plus /li liMicrosoft Power BI experience /li /ul h3Physical Requirements /h3 ul liProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer /li liProlonged periods of communicating on a telephone and via Teams /li liMust be able to lift 25 pounds at times /li liMust be able to travel in a personal automobile and travel via airplane, as needed /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 pOur comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401k plan with an employer match, paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and other voluntary benefits. In addition, an annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based on organizational and individual performance. Employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes resources for work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation and referrals for emotional support/counseling. /p pbDominion Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr