Payer Partnerships Lead
HeadwayFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in payer maintenance, healthcare billing, or claims operations, with familiarity in denial codes, reimbursement trends, and claims adjudication workflows. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, is required, along with strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency. Advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of payer structures, contracts, and rate mapping are preferred qualifications.
The Payer Maintenance Coordinator Lead will accurately input and maintain payer data, review and validate payer contracts and rate tables, and ensure contract records are complete in internal systems. This role involves supporting EHR and provider onboarding, ensuring payer configurations are correctly mapped, and maintaining compliance with documentation standards for SOX. The Lead will also collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve data issues, distribute and oversee daily tasks, serve as the first line of escalation for complex issues, and audit payer data entries for accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, they will maintain and track team metrics using a scorecard, identify trends, recommend solutions, assist with training, and represent the payer maintenance function in cross-departmental meetings.
Advanced cardiac monitoring solutions provider
iRhythm Technologies focuses on cardiac monitoring solutions, with its main product being the Zio Patch, a wearable device that tracks heart rhythms for up to 14 days. This extended monitoring helps healthcare providers detect irregular heart rhythms that shorter monitoring might miss, making it especially useful for patients at risk. The company serves both patients and healthcare providers, generating revenue by selling the Zio Patch and offering data analysis services to interpret the collected heart data. iRhythm aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare workflows in the cardiac health sector.