Manager- Managed Care Contracting

MHM Support Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Manager of Managed Care to execute our managed care strategy and build strong relationships with health plans and stakeholders. The role involves coordinating commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other third-party contracts and payer activities to ensure clear communication of Mercy programs and services.

The candidate will work remotely with residency in Arkansas, bringing 3–5 years of Managed Care experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates independence, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills.
• Possesses strong financial acumen, analytical ability, and efficiency.
• Shows strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Communicates clearly with well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement Mercy's managed care strategy and develop/manage payer relationships with health plans and stakeholders.
• Coordinate commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care and other third-party contracts and payer relation activities.
• Ensure timely communication of programs and services to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Independence

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare 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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.