Payor Contracting Manager

117090 SGA Dental Partners OPCO LLC; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life,

Care.com Membership & EAP

Supplemental Coverage (Disability, CI,

Career Growth and Development

Job summary

SGA Dental Partners is seeking a Payor Contracting Manager in Claxton, GA to lead payor contracting and credentialing functions across multiple locations. The role requires overseeing onboarding, payor applications, and renewals while ensuring compliant documentation for providers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong detail orientation, proactive leadership, and prior experience in dental or healthcare contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of payor contracting, credentialing, or revenue cycle management experience in healthcare/dental setting.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise credentialing support teams.
• Own payor contracting function and support day-to-day execution during peak periods.
• Train and mentor team; drive performance and process efficiency.
• Address contracting/credentialing issues for pending contracts, re-credentialing, new locations, and updates.

Skills

Payor contracting

Credentialing

Team supervision

Process improvements

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Payor Contracting Manager – Claxton, GA

The Payor Contracting Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the payor contracting and credentialing functions within the organization. This role ensures efficient execution of all provider onboarding, payor applications, and renewals, while maintaining accurate and compliant documentation across all providers and entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in managing both people and processes in a fast-paced healthcare or dental service environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the credentialing support teams.
• Provide complete ownership and oversight of the payor contracting function, including the flexibility to assist in day-to-day execution during high-volume periods.
• Train, mentor, and proactively manage team performance to ensure process efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor and address contracting and credentialing issues for awaiting or pending contracts, re-credentialing, new locations, missing documentation, and payor updates.
• Load new providers and offices into contracting system and send application links or packets to payors and follow up as needed.
• Maintain and track current data for all doctor and provider credentials, including dental and DEA licenses, certificates of insurance (COIs), and other expirables.
• Lead communication and coordination with offices during contract changes or renewals.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle leadership to identify process improvements and workflow optimization opportunities.
• Perform additional administrative or operational duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and credentialing/contract management software systems.
• Experience in a Dental Service Organization (DSO) or multi-location healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with payer portals, CAQH, and state/federal credentialing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentorship and cross-team support.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in payor contracting, credentialing, or revenue cycle management within a dental or healthcare organization.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance payor processes, credentialing standards, and provider data management.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In hometown communities across the country, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, team members, and the communities we serve.

Built through the coming together of long respected dental practices, we are united by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a people first culture.

At SGA, we believe in continuous improvement because we know that when our people grow, our care gets better.

Guided by our Empower Improvement mindset and our belief that we get better every day, we invest in our teams through development, collaboration, and leadership opportunities. Whether you are early in your career or an experienced professional, you will find an environment that supports growth, recognizes contribution, and encourages innovation.