CONTRACT COORDINATOR

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate the end-to-end contract process, including drafting, reviewing, routing, tracking, and executing healthcare payer and/or service agreements.
• Manage and oversee existing contracts, including amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations.
• Identify potential partners and initiate contract requests based on business needs.
• Facilitate communication with relevant departments during internal contract review and approval to ensure timely progress and resolution.
• Ensure key operational staff and leadership are informed and supported regarding new and existing agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including legal, compliance, and operational teams to maintain efficient contract management processes and meeting regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a contract management system, tracking components and scope of executed contracts.
• Aid in contract negotiations between healthcare providers and payers.
• Identify and escalate issues, risks, or delays in the contract process to leadership, as appropriate.
• Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, law, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in contract coordination, contract administration, or a similar role within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements, and industry-specific contract terms, is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with provider agreements, managed care contracts, or hospital/vendor contracts, is a plus.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and FQHC operations, is a plus.

Status

• This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.
• This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
• This is a full-time position.