Contract Coordinator, Network Contracting & Operations

The Contract Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Network Contracting & Operations department across CHSs direct services including the Independent Physician Association (IPA) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and other value-based care initiatives.

Position Description:

This position supports the end-to-end contract lifecycle including contract development negotiation execution implementation ongoing contract administration and maintenance of the organizations contract repository and contract management system. The Contract Coordinator independently negotiates standard provider agreements using approved templates contract language and established contracting guidelines while partnering with leadership on non-standard contract terms complex negotiations reimbursement methodologies and strategic initiatives. Working closely with Business Development Provider Relations Credentialing Operations Legal Finance Claims Provider Data Management MSO and other internal stakeholders the Contract Coordinator helps ensure providers hospitals ancillary organizations and strategic partners are successfully contracted operationally implemented and supported throughout the contract lifecycle.

Contract Development & Document Preparation

Draft provider participation agreements LOAs amendments addenda notices and other contract-related documents using approved templates.

Prepare contract redlines and incorporate revisions from internal stakeholders and external contracting parties.

Coordinate internal review approval execution and distribution of contract documents.

Maintain contract templates document libraries and standard contract language.

Ensure contract documentation is complete accurate and organized.

Contract Administration & Implementation

Support the end-to-end contract lifecycle from intake through execution implementation renewal amendment termination and ongoing administration.

Maintain the organizations contract repository and contract management system ensuring executed agreements amendments templates renewals expirations notices and key contract milestones are accurate and current.

Maintain contract records provider data effective dates renewal deadlines notice periods and expirations.

Coordinate provider onboarding implementation provider maintenance roster changes demographic updates and administrative amendments.

Monitor implementation and operational readiness.

Develop reports and dashboards on contract status renewals and network growth.

Provider & Network Contracting

Support contracting across the IPA ACO ECM and other value-based care initiatives.

Independently negotiate standard provider agreements and routine amendments.

Escalate non-standard terms reimbursement requests legal issues and complex negotiations.

Serve as primary point of contact for assigned providers.

Coordinate implementation with internal and external stakeholders.

Contract Governance & Compliance

Ensure contracts comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Maintain audit-ready contract files.

Monitor contractual obligations and compliance.

Assist with policies procedures templates and SOPs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Business Development Provider Relations Credentialing Operations Finance Legal Claims Compliance Quality Care Management MSO and other departments.

Participate in provider implementation meetings and payer discussions.

Support enterprise contracting initiatives.

Process Improvement & Reporting

Develop dashboards KPIs and operational metrics.

Identify workflow improvements.

Support contract management systems and automation.

Assist leadership with strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred.

2 years of healthcare contracting provider relations managed care IPA/MSO operations or related experience preferred.

Two (2) or more years of experience in healthcare contracting provider contracting managed care provider relations IPA/MSO operations or a related healthcare field preferred.

Experience working with hospitals physician groups ancillary providers health plans or delegated provider networks preferred.

Knowledge of provider contracting reimbursement methodologies contract lifecycle management onboarding and provider maintenance.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Salesforce Docusign and contract management systems preferred.

Benefits:

As a firm passionate about health care were deeply committed to the health and wellness of our own team members. We offer comprehensive affordable insurance plans for our team and their families and a host of other unique benefits such as a yearly stipend for wellness-related activities and a paid parental leave program. You can learn more about our benefits offerings here: COPE Health Solutions COPE Health Solutions is a national tech-enabled services firm powering success for health plans and for providers in risk arrangements. Our comprehensive NCQA certified population health management platform and highly experienced team brings deep expertise experience proven tools and processes to improve financial performance and quality outcomes for all types of payers and providers. CHS de-risks the roadmap to advanced value-based payment and improves quality and financial performance for providers health plans and self-insured employers. For more information visit Apply:

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