Contract Specialist
Negotiate contracts. Support operations. Ensure compliance.
As a Contract Specialist, you will:
- Prepare, review, and negotiate agreements with contracting agencies, payors, and other healthcare partners.
- Consult frequently with operations and other departments during the contract preparation process.
- Gather and analyze information and data from branch personnel, regulatory departments, contracting agencies, and other sources to support projects.
- Provide input to field management to assess operational and financial feasibility of agreements.
- Develop original contracts, letters, and other documents to support business objectives.
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of information into the department database and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Interact with internal customers and other departments (Risk Management, Clinical Services, Law, Regulatory) with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications What you'll bring:
- Minimum 2 years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a healthcare setting
- Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
- Ability to work cohesively with a team, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with payor contracts and credentialing processes
- Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology
- Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions for problems
- Knowledge of negotiation best practices
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred qualifications (not required):
- Paralegal certificate
- Prior experience in healthcare contract management
Benefits for all associates (full-time, part-time & per diem):
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Career advancement opportunities
- National & local recognition programs
- Teammate assistance fund
Additional full-time benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
- Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care)
- Education support & tuition assistance
- Free continuing education units (CEUs)
- Company-paid life & long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC)
Apply today and help support high-quality, compliant contracting processes that enable efficient healthcare operations.
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
Gentiva
Our Company
At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
- Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
- Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
- Home health care: Heartland Home Health
- Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated.