Specialist, Contracting
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Job Location:
Brentwood, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Welcome to Ovation Healthcare!
At Ovation Healthcare weve been making local healthcare better for more than 40 years. Our mission is to strengthen independent community healthcare. We provide independent hospitals and health systems with the support guidance and tech-enabled shared services needed to remain strong and viable. With a strong sense of purpose and commitment to operating excellence we help rural healthcare providers fulfill their missions.
The Ovation Healthcare difference is the extraordinary combination of operations experience and consulting guidance that fulfills our mission of creating a sustainable future for healthcare organizations. Ovation Healthcares vision is to be a dynamic integrated professional services company delivering innovative and executable solutions through experience and thought leadership while valuing trust respect and customer focused behavior.
Were looking for talented motivated professionals with a desire to help independent hospitals thrive. Working with Ovation Healthcare you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled subject matter specialists and operations executives in a collegial atmosphere of professionalism and teamwork.
Ovation Healthcares corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood TN. For more information visit .
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Healthcare Contracting Specialist is responsible for managing and executing provider and vendor contracts within a healthcare organization. This role ensures timely onboarding credentialing and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The specialist serves as a key liaison between internal departments and external partners facilitating network development and maintaining accurate contract records.
With a strong understanding of healthcare operations payer requirements and managed care principles the Contracting Specialist supports strategic initiatives by negotiating favorable terms resolving contracting issues and optimizing provider relationships. The position requires exceptional attention to detail communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments including Medicaid Medicare and commercial insurance. Strong computer skills are necessary for the input and maintenance of data as well as for performing research regarding licensing or credentialing requirements in their area. Interaction with other medical professionals office personnel and the public is standard. A Contracting Specialist is preferred to hold 1 years of seniority working as a Contracting Specialist and will be familiar with majority of carrier requirements per state.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft review and negotiate provider or vendor contracts
Coordinate credentialing and onboarding processes
Maintain contract databases and track renewal timelines
Ensure compliance with federal state and organizational policies
Serve as liaison between internal departments and external partners
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficient knowledge of Excel Word Outlook and Teams
Organizational Skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong Communication Skills
WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Provider Payer Enrollments
Highschool Diploma or GED
Familiarity with managed care organizations (MCOs) and network development
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
100% Remote
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
0%
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
We support independent hospitals and health systems by providing scale and efficiency to operations, so you can focus on your patients and community.
