Contract Manager

Fresenius Medical Care; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Contracts and Pricing Analyst to ensure successful implementation, coordination, and administration of contracting and pricing procedures across market segments. You will manage contract terms, data analysis, and reporting, supporting negotiations and maintaining accurate records.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and collaboration with physician/facility contract negotiators, legal, and supervisory staff, with focus on quality, regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Info systems, finance or contracts background is a plus.
• 0–2 years’ related experience; advanced degree acceptable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to research and analyze payer industry information.
• Well-organized and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to peak periods and after-hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist and use analytical models and data to support negotiations.
• Maintain contract records, files, logs and reports.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Maintain confidentiality of contracting information.
• Provide reports to Physician / Facility Contracting team.
• Develop professional expertise and apply company policies.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Organization

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Background in information systems / finance / contracts

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Responsible for successful implementation, coordination, and administration of contracting and pricing procedures. This includes contract terms and conditions, products and prices for various market segments and customer types. Accountable for information derived from systems and other administration. Will also be active in supporting all negotiations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists and uses analytical models and data, including but not limited to, supporting analysis, documentation and reports

• to support negotiations of contract terms and department administration.

• Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date contract records, files, log and reports.

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

• Builds productive working relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Maintains confidentiality internally and externally. The information garnered in this process cannot be shared at will and will only be disseminated to related parties such as Physician / Facility Contract negotiators, the legal department and those specified by the supervisor.

• Provides reports as directed by Physician / Facility Contracting team.

• Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

• Normally receives general work instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for soundness.

• May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.

• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimal travel less than 10%, 1 to 2 times per year

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Information systems, financial and/or contracts background a plus.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 0 - 2 years’ related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite products necessary, including Excel, Word, Power Point and Access.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment is essential.

• Ability to research and analyze payer industry information.

• Must be well-organized and be able in work in a demanding environment.

• Fast-paced environment requires flexibility and ability to re-establish priorities as necessary.

• Demands during peak periods may require work hours outside of normal working hours.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors