{"id":6015,"date":"2026-05-15T18:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\/jobs\/job\/a1wcv000000qfmneao-sr-payer-strategy-analyst-jacksonville-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T20:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:39:03","slug":"a1wcv000000qfmneao-sr-payer-strategy-analyst-jacksonville-florida","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\/jobs\/job\/a1wcv000000qfmneao-sr-payer-strategy-analyst-jacksonville-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Sr. Payer Strategy Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 id=\"myCustomID\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\/apply-now\/?job_title=Sr. Payer Strategy Analyst&#038;job_id=a1Wcv000000QFMnEAO\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\"><< Return to Search Results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senior Payer Strategy Analyst<\/p>\n<p>Remote Role<\/p>\n<p>Compensation: $44-53\/hr<\/p>\n<p>6-month contract-to-hire<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE<\/h3>\n<p>Our client is seeking a Senior Payer Strategy Analyst to play a pivotal, high-impact role in modeling reimbursement rates, analyzing payer performance, and providing financial insights that directly influence contract negotiations and revenue optimization across the health system. This strategic position requires advanced analytical abilities, deep expertise in healthcare reimbursement methodologies\u2014including Medicare distinctions\u2014and proficiency with financial and clinical systems such as Epic and Excel. The analyst will serve as a key advisor to leadership, preparing detailed models and reports, participating in negotiation meetings, and delivering data-driven recommendations that shape payer strategy and financial planning. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong critical thinking and time management skills, capable of managing multiple projects independently, handling shifting assignments, and contributing to the organization\u2019s payer strategy and financial planning.<\/p>\n<h3>WHAT YOU&#8217;LL DO<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Model reimbursement rates and analyze payer performance to inform contract negotiations and revenue optimization.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare detailed financial models and reports to support payer negotiations and strategic conversations.<\/li>\n<li>Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership for payer strategy and financial planning.<\/li>\n<li>Extract, analyze, and report data using advanced Excel, SQL, and Epic systems.<\/li>\n<li>Manage multiple report requests via Smartsheet work queue, ensuring timely and accurate delivery (typical turnaround: 1-3 weeks per project).<\/li>\n<li>Attend and contribute to weekly negotiation meetings with payers and contract negotiators.<\/li>\n<li>Independently handle projects, prioritize workload, and meet turnaround expectations with strong time management.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with team members and adapt to shifting assignments based on workload; analysts are assigned to specific payers but may interchange as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Apply deep knowledge of hospital and physician reimbursement methodologies, including Medicare distinctions.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct root cause analysis and apply critical thinking to resolve complex issues.<\/li>\n<li>Develop Power BI dashboards (preferred) and leverage SQL reporting in Epic (strong plus).<\/li>\n<li>Read and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) to inform analysis and reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>WHAT YOU BRING<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphs, and complex modeling.<\/li>\n<li>SQL programming skills and experience extracting data from Epic.<\/li>\n<li>Epic certification (models in Epic + Excel preferred); double certification in hospital and physician reimbursement contracts required within 90 days of hire.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Epic required.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to read and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs).<\/li>\n<li>Strong time management and independent project management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Critical thinking skills and experience with root cause analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Deep understanding of hospital and physician reimbursement methodologies, including Medicare distinctions.<\/li>\n<li>Power BI dashboard development preferred but not required.<\/li>\n<li>Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently.<\/li>\n<li>SQL reporting in Epic is a strong plus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sr. Payer Strategy Analyst Jacksonville, Florida<\/p>\n<p>For over 16 years, Medasource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it\u2019s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company\u2019s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Medasource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That\u2019s the Medasource promise.<\/p>\n<p><i>Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits &#038; Perks:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" align=\"left\"><em><strong>Medasource<\/strong> offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee\u2019s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pay Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" align=\"left\"><em>The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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