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Manager- Managed Care Contracting

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Managed Care required
  • Contracting experience preferred
  • Strong financial acumen, analytical ability, and efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Implement Mercy's managed care strategy
  • Develop and manage relationships with health plans and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care and other third-party managed care contracts
  • Ensure communication to internal and external constituents regarding programs and services

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Motivation
  • Time Management

About the company

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Mercy

Hospitals & Health Care

Mercy, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation’s largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners, as well as more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.Mercy’s Virtual Care Center is the world’s first such facility dedicated to care outside its own walls, monitoring patients 24/7/365 across the country, using high-speed data and video connections and medically intervening when and where patients need it with a comprehensive team approach. Visit MercyVirtual.netMercy was among the first health care organizations in the U.S. to have an integrated electronic health record (EHR) connecting all points of care. Mercy Technology Services’ broad use of its EHR has been recognized at one of the highest possible levels by Epic. Visit MercyTechnology.net.For information about Mercy's social media policy, please visit https://www.mercy.net/footer/website-terms-and-privacy/#social. Please note: many of the images and videos featured on our page were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are following all necessary guidelines at this time, whether it's in photos and videos here, or in person at any of our Mercy facilities. For more information, visit Mercy.net/COVID19.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Manager - Managed Care engages in implementing Mercy's managed care strategy as well as developing and managing relationships with health plans and other stakeholders, both internal and external. This includes coordination of commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care and other third-party managed care contracts and payer relation activities. The Manager, Managed Care will be responsible for ensuring communication to internal and external constituents, as appropriate, regarding programs, services and other relevant information. Duties and responsibilities are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Position is remote, but candidate must reside in Arkansas (preferably the River Valley or Northwest Arkansas region.)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Managed Care required.

  • Contracting experience preferred.

  • Experience in healthcare finance or revenue cycle is a plus and may be considered trainable for the right candidate, even without a Managed Care or Provider Relations background.


Other:

  • Demonstrates a high degree of independence, self‑motivation, and strong organizational skills

  • Possesses strong financial acumen, analytical ability, and efficiency

  • Shows strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment

  • Makes effective and timely decisions

  • Communicates clearly with well‑developed oral and written communication skills

  • Understands health care delivery systems and the local/national health care environment

  • Maintains strong industry relationships and understands hospital‑physician dynamics

  • Works well under pressure with minimal supervision

  • Effectively manages multiple complex tasks simultaneously

  • Completes projects on time and meets deadlines

  • Learns quickly and gains a thorough understanding of Mercy services and market potential

  • Upholds high ethical standards and earns the respect of others

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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