Provider Contract & Network Growth Manager

First Managed Care Opti; Cobbs Corner (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

First Managed Care Option, Inc. is seeking a Provider Contract Manager to oversee the contracting lifecycle and network development in Parsippany, NJ. You will manage outreach, negotiations, and onboarding to ensure timely execution and compliant implementation.

The role requires 2–5+ years in provider relations or contracting, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret complex healthcare agreements while coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in healthcare admin, business, or related field.
• 2–5+ years in provider relations, managed care, or contract work.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship skills.
• Ability to interpret healthcare contracts and reimbursement terms.
• Excellent organizational skills for multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage provider contract process from outreach to execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians and groups.
• Recruit providers to meet network adequacy and geographic needs.
• Coordinate negotiations on reimbursement, terms, and renewals.
• Review contracts and ensure documentation is complete.
• Collaborate with internal departments and monitor participation.
• Maintain provider and contract data in systems.
• Prepare reports on network growth and contracting activity.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Contract interpretation

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Provider management systems

Job description

First Managed Care Option, Inc. is seeking a Provider Contract Manager to oversee the contracting lifecycle and network development in Parsippany, NJ. You will manage outreach, negotiations, and onboarding to ensure timely execution and compliant implementation.

The role requires 2–5+ years in provider relations or contracting, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret complex healthcare agreements while coordinating with internal teams.