Senior Contracting Specialist

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Company

Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife.

For over 50 years AmeriLife has been a leader in the development marketing and distribution of annuity life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end contracting process with healthcare providers and the organizations.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

The following reflects duties for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for business reasons.

Auditing
Licensing
Contracting
Commissions
Expenses
Recruiting and Onboarding

Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements (Education & Experience Needed)

Minimum of 57 years of experience in insurance contracting or payer relations in the healthcare industry.
Strong knowledge of commercial and government payer systems contract language and reimbursement methodologies.
Exceptional negotiation communication and relationship management skills.
Proficiency in contract management software Excel and data analysis tools.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Insurance industry regulations and standards Including CMS guidelines state and federal compliance.
Provider contracting processes Credentialing recredentialing and contract lifecycle.
Health plan operations Medicare Advantage Medicaid and commercial insurance structures.
Contract law fundamentals Especially related to healthcare provider agreements.
Healthcare terminology and provider types PCPs specialists facilities etc.
Attention to detail Reviewing legal documents and verifying credentialing data.
Communication skills Clear professional interaction with providers legal teams and internal departments.
Organization & time management Managing multiple contract requests and deadlines simultaneously.
Data entry & database management Proficiency in systems like CAQH Salesforce or internal contract management platforms.
Problem-solving Handling escalations or delays in contracting and credentialing.
Work independently and collaboratively Capable of driving tasks with minimal supervision and within a team.
Analyze and interpret legal documents Understanding key terms and assessing contract risk.
Adapt to regulatory changes Stay current and adjust processes as rules evolve.
Maintain confidentiality Handling sensitive provider and organizational information appropriately.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion creed sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin ancestry disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive equitable and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process please contact us at .

Pay Transparency Statement

We are committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills qualifications experience and market factors. Where required by law the pay range for this position will be disclosed in the job posting or provided upon request. Additional compensation information such as benefits bonuses and commissions will be provided as required by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for inquiring about discussing or disclosing their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant as protected under applicable law. Pay ranges are available upon request.

Background Screening Statement

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening which may include employment verification education verification criminal history check and other job-related inquiries as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Our CompanyExplore how you can contribute at AmeriLife.For over 50 years AmeriLife has been a leader in the development marketing and distribution of annuity life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agen...