Job Description
Job Title: Contract Negotiator
Location: Remote - Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine United States
Type: Full Time
Our Client is seeking a Contract Negotiator professional to support the development, negotiation, and oversight of healthcare provider agreements. This role focuses on building and maintaining a strong provider network while ensuring contracts align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement guidelines.
**This position is remote within the state of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont or Massachusetts. Quarterly onsite meetings at the Bedford, NH office required.**
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and negotiate contracts with hospitals, physicians, medical groups, and ancillary service providers
- Recruit and develop a regional provider network strategy aligned with access, quality, and cost objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and engage potential provider partners
- Lead contract negotiations to achieve unit cost targets and meet organizational and regulatory goals
- Oversee provider setup and contract configuration to ensure accurate claims processing
- Monitor provider performance, quality metrics, and financial outcomes related to contracted agreements
- Support and track provider credentialing activities
- Organize and facilitate provider focus groups and engagement initiatives
- Collaborate with internal teams and contracted providers to ensure ongoing contract compliance
- Support implementation and maintenance of provider agreements across operational areas
- Travel up to 25% as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned and comply with all organizational policies and standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in provider contracting, provider relations, or related roles
- Experience in healthcare, managed care, or insurance environments preferred
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license