Vice President of Contracting
2 days ago
Melville
Job description: Location: Melville, NY Department: Contracts and External Affairs Reports To: Senior Vice President of Contracts & External Relations Type: Full-time Position Overview: The Contract Manager The Contract Manager will oversee all contractual operations across the Always Compassionate Health Network, including LCHSA, the pharmacy Division (focused on incontinence and medical supply products), Article 31 Mental Health Clinic. This role ensures that all contracts- county, school based, MLTC, LTC, pharmacy, behavioral health, private pay- are strategically negotiated, implemented, monitored, and maintained in accordance with legal, financial, and regulatory standards. The Contract Manager plays critical role in supporting growth initiatives, ensuring rate integrity across multiple reimbursement models, and maintaining compliance across diverse lines of business. Collaboration with Senior Leadership • Oversee daily contract operations under Always Compassionate health, including LCHSA, Pharmacy, and Mental health services., • Support negotiations and relationship management with external partners, payers, and vendors to ensure contract terms reflect organizational objectives, • Provide regular updates and analysis on contract status, renewal timelines, and financial performance to the Senior VP for strategic planning, • Assist in developing business proposals and responses to partnership opportunities or RFPs initiated through the External Relations division., • Collaborate on identifying new service opportunities, including pharmacy and behavioral health expansions, ensuring contract readiness and compliance., • Participate in cross-departmental meetings led by the Senior VP to ensure consistent communication between contracting, operations, and partnership teams., • Help maintain brand integrity by ensuring service agreements, promotional partnerships, and subcontractor relationships are consistent with Always Compassionate Health’s identity and compliance framework., • Provide input to the Senior VP and Marketing teams on how contractual partnerships impact the organization’s brand perception and strategic visibility., • Draft, and execute a variety of contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements., • Help maintain brand integrity by ensuring service agreements, promotional partnerships, and subcontractor relationships are consistent with Always Compassionate Health’s identity and compliance framework., • Ensure all communications and materials tied to contract execution or partner onboarding align with the company’s visual and messaging standards Key Responsibilities • Manage the entire contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and terminations., • Oversee daily contract operations for all corporate divisions under Always Compassionate Health, including LCHSA, Pharmacy, and Mental Health Clinic services, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contracts meet business needs and mitigate risks., • Use aggregated data from compliance, customer service, EVV/OMIG standards to assure that contracts follow all regulatory compliance and contractual obligations., • Maintain detailed and organized contract documentation and records., • Assist in developing and implementing contract management policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance., • Monitor contract performance, identifying and addressing any discrepancies or issues., • Act as the primary liaison between the organization and external vendors, payors, and stakeholders., • Provide training to internal stakeholders on contract management with the best practices., • Identify opportunities to optimize contract terms and processes for cost savings and operational improvement. Contract Administration and Reporting • Prepare periodic analysis of contract results including the necessary narratives., • Conduct monthly meetings with Program personnel to discuss the monthly operating results both at the Program and Divisional level., • Leverage data trends to forecast potential risks and renewal needs, enabling proactive decisions about contract modifications or renegotiations., • Leads work and deliverables of multiple projects/programs, through assessment to implementation, that impact multiple processes, systems, functions, and products across all lines of business., • Interface with contract auditors in all aspects of their audits., • Facilitates and attends external provider meetings and negotiations, as needed., • Identify network development opportunities through financial analysis, client requests, and product development., • Define performance improvement opportunities., • Assist with initial applications for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy in accordance with established guidelines. Required Education and Experience • BA/BS required/ MA preferred, • Must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in health care administration, or related field required., • 3- 5 years’ experience working with providers including medical groups, ancillary vendors, and allied health professionals., • Proven ability to achieve organization’s missions, goals and objectives or an equivalent combination of education and experience., • Industry payment rules, billing, coding, etc. a plus, • Ability to reprioritize and adjust workload, • Excellent communication & analytical skills., • Experience with multiple systems integration Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance