Senior Contract Management & Payer Relations Specialist

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc. seeks a Senior Contract Management Coordinator to oversee payer contracting, fee schedules, and contract data across systems. You will partner with the Managed Care team and use contract management tools to ensure access to current agreements and accurate rates.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze rates and support renegotiations across markets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical billing, collections, and insurance agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Typing speed above 50 wpm and proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage health plan contracts and fee schedules in contract management system.
• Set up contracts and maintain fee schedules across company systems.
• Coordinate with payer portals and health plans for updated agreements.
• Prepare leadership presentations on contracting trends.
• Support renegotiations and analyze rate comparisons across markets.
• Collaborate with payer contracting, credentialing, and RCM teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Typing speed >50 wpm

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal Certification preferred

Some college

Tools

MS Office

Contract management system

Job description

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc. seeks a Senior Contract Management Coordinator to oversee payer contracting, fee schedules, and contract data across systems. You will partner with the Managed Care team and use contract management tools to ensure access to current agreements and accurate rates.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze rates and support renegotiations across markets.