Contract Manager - Legal Dept. | Hybrid

Your career starts now. We are looking for the next generation of health care leaders.At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we would like to connect with you.Headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.Discover more about us at .Responsibilities:Partner with corporate sourcing, provider network management, legal and business leaders in the organization to draft and participate in the negotiation of a wide variety of agreements, including but not limited to provider agreements, vendor agreements, and network pharmacy agreementsIdentify and participate in the resolution of legal issues arising from contractual relationships with vendors and providersServe as primary liaison between providers and vendors for all contract/agreement related matters, as neededAssist in developing processes and procedures to ensure successful implementation and development of contractual requirementsActively lead contract related implementation workgroups to include new clients, benefit changes, contractual language amendments, policy updates and process improvement activities to further confirm successful contract execution and maintain positive relationshipsEffectively work with corporate entities to ensure contractual requirements are reflected in business practices and remain current based upon most recent informationFoster open communication between providers, vendors, and business leadersRepresent Legal Department in meetings with internal departments and external clients, providers, and vendors and remain well versed in operational and state and federal-related activities and regulatory requirementsGain proficiency in contract management software platforms and manage the creation, storage, and revision of contract templates and finalized contractsNegotiate with counter-parties (including their counsel) regarding company agreementsEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree in a related field requiredParalegal or other professional certification is preferredHealthcare experience is preferredMinimum five (5) years of experience in operational, contract negotiation, and regulatory review requiredWorking knowledge of state and federal contractual requirements and deliverablesProficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPointStrong analytical and communication (listening, verbal and written) skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities at the same timeAbility to work both independently and with teams with minimal supervisionDiversity, Equity, and InclusionAt AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.Our Comprehensive Benefits PackageCompetitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, and more.#CO

Created: 2025-02-01