Payer Relations Contracting Specialist

Position Overview:

 

The Payer Relations Contracting Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing contracts with third-party payers (insurance companies, PBMs, CMS) for pharmacy services.

 

Location: Dallas, TX

 

Education / Licensing Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field desired

 

Experience Requirements:

2+ years of experience in contract management

 

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Strong understanding of payer contracts, healthcare reimbursement processes, and relevant regulations

  • Excellent analytical, communications, and interpersonal skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel and Word

 

Characteristics:

  • Sense of urgency

  • Organized, detail-oriented, catches errors early

  • Ethical; respects confidentiality

 

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure timely execution of contracts.

  • Maintain accurate records of all contract activities.

  • Manage contract lifecycles, renewals and amendments.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records.

  • Conduct regular audits of contract compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. 

  • Collaborate with internal teams, including pharmacy operations, finance, and legal, to ensure effective contract management. 

  • Provide guidance on contract-related issues to internal stakeholders.

  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with payer contracts. 

  • Resolve contract disputes and issues.

  • Maintain contract continuity through performing required credentialing with payers.

  • Support the legal team in contract-related matters.

  • Develop and maintain contract templates and documentation.

  • Develop and implement contract management policies and procedures.

  • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives.

  • Stay up to date on industry trends and regulatory changes related to payer contracts. 


Working Conditions:

  • Fast-paced environment.

  • Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant.

  • Requires normal hearing levels (corrected).

  • Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time. Requires sitting, bending.

  • Works effectively with frequent interruptions.

 

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to the VP of Clinical Services