Contracts Analyst

MCR Health, Inc; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Health, Inc. in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Contracts Analyst to join our payer relationship management team. You will serve as the primary liaison with contracted health plans, manage communications, and coordinate contract performance and administration.

This role collaborates with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Population Health, Clinical Operations, Business Development, and Leadership to optimize reimbursement and expand payer partnerships that support our mission to provide exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3-5 years in managed care contracting, payer relations, healthcare finance, revenue cycle, population health or value-based care administration.
• Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Commercial Health Plans and Accountable Care Organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for operational communications with contracted health plans.
• Monitor, respond to payer correspondence, audits, inquiries, and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with payer representatives and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate issue resolution between MCR Health departments and payer organizations.

Skills

Payer relations

Contract administration

Healthcare finance

Population health

Value-based care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Why MCR Health?

A career at MCR Health offers exciting opportunities with one of the largest Healthcare companies in the areas we serve. Now, more than ever, we are looking for exceptional people to support our passion to provide "Exceptional Care to Everyone, Every Time" and to support our Mission.

Brief Description

A career at MCR Health offers exciting opportunities with one of the largest Healthcare companies in the areas we serve. Now, more than ever, we are looking for exceptional people to support our passion to provide "Exceptional Care to Everyone, Every Time" and to support our Mission to serve everyone. Whether you are providing direct patient care or in other areas of our Company, you can find a home here. We invite you to be part of our community, where you can grow your career and serve with your heart.

a Contracts Analyst

Work Location: Bradenton, FL

As Part Of This Role, You Will

Payer Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational communications with contracted health plans.
• Monitor, track, and respond to payer correspondence, requests, audits, inquiries, and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with payer representatives and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate issue resolution between MCR Health departments and payer organizations.
• Maintain regular communication with payer partners regarding contract performance, operational initiatives, and strategic opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in managed care contracting, payer relations, healthcare finance, revenue cycle, population health, or value-based care administration.
• Experience working with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Commercial Health Plans, and Accountable Care Organizations preferred.
• Experience coordinating payer meetings, contract administration, or provider network management preferred.

Summary

The Contracts Analyst serves as the primary liaison between MCR Health and contracted health plans, supporting payer relationship management, contract administration, value-based care initiatives, and reimbursement optimization. This position is responsible for coordinating payer communications, maintaining contract documentation, tracking contract performance, facilitating Joint Operating Committee (JOC) meetings, and identifying opportunities to expand payer partnerships that support MCR Health's strategic and financial objectives.

The Contracts Analyst works collaboratively with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Population Health, Clinical Operations, Business Development, and Executive Leadership to ensure payer agreements are effectively managed, contractual obligations are fulfilled, and reimbursement opportunities are maximized.

Drug-Free Workplace

• MCR Health is a drug-free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and background check.