Contracts Medical Specialist Hiring Now

Aston Carter; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Honolulu, HI seeks a Contracts Specialist to oversee payor contract data, streamline provider enrollment, and ensure regulatory compliance across health plans. This role connects contracting, credentialing, billing, and operations to support revenue cycle and in-network status.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in healthcare payor contracting or credentialing, strong contract administration skills, and proven ability to coordinate across teams.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in healthcare payor contracting, provider enrollment, or credentialing.
• Proficiency in contracts administration and contracts management within a healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting procurement activities related to payor contracts or provider agreements.
• Experience participating in contract negotiation and interpreting contract terms.
• Strong customer service skills with ability to communicate with stakeholders.
• Experience providing administrative support, including document organization and data entry.
• Familiarity with credentialing processes for healthcare providers.
• Ability to work accurately with contract data in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain accurate payor contract data across health plans.
• Streamline and coordinate provider enrollment processes to ensure in-network status.
• Serve as liaison between contracting, credentialing, billing, and operations.
• Support regulatory compliance by ensuring contracts and enrollment docs meet standards.
• Help manage revenue cycle by addressing issues that could cause claim rejections.
• Monitor provider directory information for accuracy.
• Provide administrative support for contracts, including tracking statuses.
• Assist with contracts management and procurement-related tasks.
• Engage in contract negotiations with payors and stakeholders.

Skills

Payor contracting

Contracts administration

Procurement support

Contract negotiation

Customer service

Document management

Credentialing

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or Business

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Specialist Job Description
The Contracts Specialist oversees payor contract data, streamlines provider enrollment, and maintains regulatory compliance across all health plans. This role serves as a critical link between contracting, credentialing, billing, and operational teams to support seamless revenue cycle management, prevent reimbursement disruptions, and ensure provider directory accuracy. By effectively bridging contracting and credentialing execution, the Contracts Specialist helps ensure providers are in-network without delay, reduces claim rejections, and supports the organization’s overall financial and operational performance. Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain accurate payor contract data across all health plans to support consistent and compliant operations.
• Streamline and coordinate provider enrollment processes to ensure timely in-network status and minimize delays in reimbursement.
• Act as a primary liaison between contracting, credentialing, billing, and operational teams to promote clear communication and alignment.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by ensuring contracts, enrollment documentation, and related data meet applicable standards and guidelines.
• Contribute to seamless revenue cycle management by identifying and addressing issues that could lead to claim rejections or reimbursement disruptions.
• Monitor and help maintain accurate provider directory information to ensure up-to-date and reliable provider listings.
• Provide administrative support related to contracts administration, including organizing documents, tracking contract statuses, and updating systems.
• Assist with contracts management and procurement-related tasks, ensuring terms and conditions are properly documented and communicated.
• Engage in contract negotiation activities as needed, supporting the review and clarification of contract terms with payors and related stakeholders.
• Deliver responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing questions and resolving issues related to contracts and credentialing.
• Collaborate with credentialing teams to ensure providers meet all requirements and that credentialing activities align with contract obligations.
• Utilize standard office and computer equipment to enter, update, and manage data related to contracts, enrollment, and credentialing.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in healthcare payor contracting, provider enrollment, or credentialing.
• Proficiency in contracts administration and contracts management within a healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting procurement activities related to payor contracts or provider agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in contract negotiation and interpret contract terms.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing administrative support, including document organization and data entry.
• Familiarity with credentialing processes and requirements for healthcare providers.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field preferred, with equivalent practical experience considered.
• Ability to work accurately with contract data and maintain attention to detail in a regulatory environment.
• Comfort using computers and standard office software to manage and track contract and enrollment information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist credential is a strong plus.
• Experience working with multiple health plans and payors is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across contracting, credentialing, billing, and operational teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.
• Capability to identify and resolve issues that may impact revenue cycle performance or provider network status.

Work Environment
This role operates in a standard office environment with a schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with overtime and weekend hours as needed based on business demands. The position requires regular use of a personal computer, 10-key calculator, Xerox copier, fax machine, copy machine, and other standard office equipment. The work involves frequent interaction with internal teams and external stakeholders in a professional, collaborative setting focused on accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of tasks. Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI. Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu, HI. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.