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Managed Care Contracting Manager & Provider Relations
 TEKsystems | |
$36.00 / hr
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life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Aug 16, 2025 | |
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*Job Description* We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Managed Care Contracting & Provider Relations Manager to lead our national payor network strategy. This high-impact role focuses on negotiating new payor agreements, renegotiating existing contracts, and cultivating strong relationships with managed care organizations to ensure timely patient access to our services.
*Note: Candidates must have direct experience negotiating and renegotiating contracts with insurance payors. Credentialing and enrollment experience will not be considered.* *Pay:* $36/hr *Key Responsibilities* * Lead all aspects of managed care contract negotiations, including new agreements, amendments, and renewals with commercial, Medicare Advantage, and other managed care payors. * Develop and execute a comprehensive contracting strategy aligned with organizational growth and patient access goals. * Leverage existing payor relationships to accelerate network entry and reduce reliance on standard LOI processes. * Serve as the primary liaison with payors, resolving contract-related issues and maintaining positive relationships. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Revenue Cycle, and Legal teams to ensure contracts are financially sound and operationally feasible. * Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and regulatory changes affecting managed care contracting and reimbursement. * Identify and pursue new payor partnerships to expand our national footprint. * Track, analyze, and report on contract performance and financial outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement. * Represent the organization professionally in all external payor interactions. *Qualifications* * Minimum of 3 years of managed care contracting experience with a proven track record in payor negotiations. * 5+ years in healthcare network management, payor relations, or provider contracting strongly preferred. * Demonstrated success influencing decision-makers within major national payor organizations. * Deep understanding of managed care principles, reimbursement methodologies, and commercial/Medicare Advantage markets. * Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop creative contracting solutions. * Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment. * Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset. * Knowledge of revenue cycle processes and the impact of payer contracts on financial outcomes is a plus. Technical Skills: * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Experience with contract management systems, EMRs, and payer portals preferred. #priorityeast *Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type* This is a fully remote position. *Application Deadline* This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. | |