Contract Specialist

Negotiate Contracts. Support Operations. Ensure Compliance.

As a Contract Specialist, You Will:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate agreements with contracting agencies, payors, and other healthcare partners.

• Consult frequently with operations and other departments during the contract preparation process.

• Gather and analyze information and data from branch personnel, regulatory departments, contracting agencies, and other sources to support projects.

• Provide input to field management to assess operational and financial feasibility of agreements.

• Develop original contracts, letters, and other documents to support business objectives.

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of information into the department database and compliance with policies and procedures.

• Interact with internal customers and other departments (Risk Management, Clinical Services, Law, Regulatory) with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a healthcare setting

• Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts

• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills

• Ability to work cohesively with a team, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines

• Familiarity with payor contracts and credentialing processes

• Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology

• Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions for problems

• Knowledge of negotiation best practices

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• Paralegal certificate

• Prior experience in healthcare contract management