Payer Contracts Specialist

Teleios Collaborative Network; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleios Collaborative Network is seeking a Contracts Associate to support the National Director of Payer Engagement in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts with payers, vendors, and partners. You will help develop templates, maintain records, and ensure regulatory alignment across departments.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a fast-paced healthcare setting, with a solid understanding of contract language, negotiation principles, and HIPAA/privacy rules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably with healthcare focus.
• Knowledge of contract language, negotiation principles, and contract management systems.
• Familiarity with HIPAA privacy rules and healthcare regulatory guidelines.
• Active learner, innovative, with a drive to research and understand compliance, contracting, and credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support negotiations by preparing documentation and analyzing proposed terms.
• Maintain centralized systems for tracking contract status, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely execution and storage of agreements for audit readiness.
• Serve as a resource for members regarding contract‑related inquiries and processes.
• Prepare templates and guidance documents for members to streamline contracting activities.
• Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to ensure contracts meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain HIPAA Business Associate Agreements and update as needed.
• Work with payer engagement, credentialing, and finance teams to align contract terms with operations.
• Develop and maintain systems for efficient performance and audit records of contracts.
• Prepare support resources for members and internal use.
• Coordinate contracts across departments to ensure alignment.

Skills

Contract language

Negotiation

Contract management

HIPAA rules

Healthcare compliance

Education

Associate degree

Certificate

Job description

Teleios Collaborative Network is seeking a Contracts Associate to support the National Director of Payer Engagement in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts with payers, vendors, and partners. You will help develop templates, maintain records, and ensure regulatory alignment across departments.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a fast-paced healthcare setting, with a solid understanding of contract language, negotiation principles, and HIPAA/privacy rules.