Contracting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

The Contracting Manager plays a key role in supporting healthcare provider contracting

processes by managing the operational, analytical, and administrative aspects of contract

lifecycle management. While this role does not directly engage in contract negotiations, the

Contracting Manager is critical in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining contracts and ensuring

alignment with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and financial goals.

This role works cross-functionally with legal, finance, network strategy, and provider relations

teams to ensure contract terms are accurately documented, tracked, and implemented.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of contracts with hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Coordinate internal workflows to support contract execution, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Prepare contract documents, rate sheets, and supporting documentation for review by negotiation leads.
• Analyze fee schedules, reimbursement terms, and contract language to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintain contract management systems and databases to ensure up-to-date provider contracting records.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, Provider Relations) to gather input and communicate contract-related updates.
• Monitor key contract terms, expiration dates, and deliverables to support timely renewal and compliance.
• Support the implementation of new contracts by collaborating with credentialing, claims, and IT teams as needed.
• Assist in preparing financial and performance reports to inform contracting strategy.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations and payer / provider industry trends that impact contracting.
• Collaborate and provide support to C-suite during contract negotiations. Must be prepared to make suggestions.
• Other duties as assigned

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Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to :