Remote Healthcare Contracts Manager: Payer Negotiations

OrthoVirginia; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia is expanding its healthcare contracts team to lead payer negotiations and optimize contract performance across commercial and government payers. The role focuses on developing strategies, expanding network coverage, and ensuring compliant, favorable reimbursement terms.

You will manage the full lifecycle of contracts, collaborate with leadership and revenue-cycle teams, and provide market insights to drive growth while maintaining strong payer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in healthcare payer contracting.
• Proven negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, payer ops, and regulations.
• Experience with Epic.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and management of commercial, government, and payer contracts.
• Identify opportunities to expand payer access and market coverage.
• Evaluate reimbursement methods and financial performance to guide strategy.
• Manage full contract lifecycle from planning to renewal.
• Build relationships with payer partners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance and generate regular reports.

Skills

Payer contracting

Contract negotiation

Relationship management

Healthcare reimbursement

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

OrthoVirginia is expanding its healthcare contracts team to lead payer negotiations and optimize contract performance across commercial and government payers. The role focuses on developing strategies, expanding network coverage, and ensuring compliant, favorable reimbursement terms.

You will manage the full lifecycle of contracts, collaborate with leadership and revenue-cycle teams, and provide market insights to drive growth while maintaining strong payer partnerships.