Homeoffice Specialist, Contracting bei Ovationhealthcare

Welcome to Ovation Healthcare!

At Ovation Healthcare, we’ve been making local healthcare better for more than 40 years. Our mission is to strengthen independent community healthcare. We provide independent hospitals and health systems with the support, guidance and tech-enabled shared services needed to remain strong and viable. With a strong sense of purpose and commitment to operating excellence, we help rural healthcare providers fulfill their missions.

The Ovation Healthcare difference is the extraordinary combination of operations experience and consulting guidance that fulfills our mission of creating a sustainable future for healthcare organizations. Ovation Healthcare's vision is to be a dynamic, integrated professional services company delivering innovative and executable solutions through experience and thought leadership, while valuing trust, respect, and customer focused behavior.

We’re looking for talented, motivated professionals with a desire to help independent hospitals thrive. Working with Ovation Healthcare you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled subject matter specialists and operations executives, in a collegial atmosphere of professionalism and teamwork.

Ovation Healthcare's corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN. For more information, visit https://ovationhc.com.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Healthcare Contracting Specialist is responsible for managing and executing provider and vendor contracts within a healthcare organization. This role ensures timely onboarding, credentialing, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The specialist serves as a key liaison between internal departments and external partners, facilitating network development and maintaining accurate contract records.
With a strong understanding of healthcare operations, payer requirements, and managed care principles, the Contracting Specialist supports strategic initiatives by negotiating favorable terms, resolving contracting issues, and optimizing provider relationships. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance. Strong computer skills are necessary for the input and maintenance of data, as well as for performing research regarding licensing or credentialing requirements in their area. Interaction with other medical professionals, office personnel, and the public is standard. A Contracting Specialist is preferred to hold 1+ years of seniority working as a Contracting Specialist and will be familiar with majority of carrier requirements per state.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•     Draft, review, and negotiate provider or vendor contracts
•     Coordinate credentialing and onboarding processes
•     Maintain contract databases and track renewal timelines
•     Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies
•     Serve as liaison between internal departments and external partners
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

• Organizational Skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Strong Communication Skills

WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Provider Payer Enrollments

• Highschool Diploma or GED

• Familiarity with managed care organizations (MCOs) and network development

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 100% Remote

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

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