Assoc Dir Commercial Payer Admin/UKHC

Job Title
Assoc Dir Commercial Payer Admin/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51925


Working Title
Assoc Dir Commercial Payer Admin


Department Name
H3994:EVPHA Revenue Management


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
15


Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

5 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects 15lbs and above; and regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods with repetitive motions (such as typing).



Shift

Day shift



Job Summary

The Associate Director Commercial Payer Administration at UK HealthCare (UKHC) plays a critical leadership role in managing and optimizing physician commercial payer contracts across all UKHC entities. This position is responsible for negotiating contract terms, overseeing reimbursement methodologies, and ensuring payer performance standards are met. The Associate Director collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Revenue Cycle, Finance, and Analytics to align strategic reimbursement planning with organizational goals.

Key responsibilities include fiscal and metric management, compliance oversight, and serving as the primary liaison for physician payers. The role also involves developing performance dashboards, supporting executive briefings, and resolving payer disputes. Additionally, the Associate Director leads a team of direct reports, fostering professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching and performance management.

This position requires strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, along with a deep understanding of healthcare payer contracts and regulatory compliance.

Fully Remote Position.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, & hospital decision support system



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Business Administration, Accounting or Finance



Deadline to Apply
10/26/2025


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