Manager- Managed Care Contracting

StartupNWA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Manager - Managed Care to implement Mercy’s managed care strategy and build strong relationships with health plans and other stakeholders. This role coordinates commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care contracts and payer relation activities, ensuring communication about programs and services across internal and external audiences.

The position emphasizes independence, financial acumen, and sound judgment, with a remote work arrangement requiring Arkansas residency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Managed Care required.
• Contracting experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare finance or revenue cycle is a plus and may be trainable for the right candidate, even without a Managed Care or Provider Relations background.

Responsibilities

• Implement Mercy's managed care strategy and develop payer relations with health plans and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care contracts and payer relation activities.
• Communicate programs, services and other relevant information to internal and external constituents.
• Maintain alignment with Mercy Service Standards and organizational mission.

Skills

Managed Care

Payer relations

Contracting

Healthcare finance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration/Business Administration or related field

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Manager - Managed Care engages in implementing Mercy's managed care strategy as well as developing and managing relationships with health plans and other stakeholders, both internal and external. This includes coordination of commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care and other third-party managed care contracts and payer relation activities. The Manager, Managed Care will be responsible for ensuring communication to internal and external constituents, as appropriate, regarding programs, services and other relevant information. Duties and responsibilities are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Position is remote, but candidate must reside in Arkansas (preferably the River Valley or Northwest Arkansas region.)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Managed Care required.

• Contracting experience preferred.

• Experience in healthcare finance or revenue cycle is a plus and may be considered trainable for the right candidate, even without a Managed Care or Provider Relations background.

Other:

• Demonstrates a high degree of independence, self‑motivation, and strong organizational skills

• Possesses strong financial acumen, analytical ability, and efficiency

• Shows strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment

• Makes effective and timely decisions

• Communicates clearly with well‑developed oral and written communication skills

• Understands health care delivery systems and the local/national health care environment

• Maintains strong industry relationships and understands hospital‑physician dynamics

• Works well under pressure with minimal supervision

• Effectively manages multiple complex tasks simultaneously

• Completes projects on time and meets deadlines

• Learns quickly and gains a thorough understanding of Mercy services and market potential

• Upholds high ethical standards and earns the respect of others

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.