Payer Contracting Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Payer Contracting Administrator - New Paltz, NY (#3450)

• Location: New Paltz, NY
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $50,000 annually

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Payer Contracting Administrator to fill an opening within a non-profit organization that operates a network of federally qualified health centers focused on ensuring access to healthcare for all. They offer comprehensive services that include Primary Care, Behavioral Health, specialty care, and health education and advocacy.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary of $50,000 per year.
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. First 6 months onsite, then potential for hybrid schedule.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive federally qualified health center environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring healthcare access for all through effective payer contracting and revenue cycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

The Payer Contracting Administrator plays a critical role in driving revenue and access to care by expertly managing payer contracts, credentialing, and enrollment across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans. This highly collaborative role leads payer initiatives, strengthens payer relationships, and delivers data-driven insights that support growth, compliance, and new service expansion.

Essential Job Duties:

• Contract & Payer Management
• Manage managed care payer contracts (new, renewals, amendments, re-papering).
• Maintain accurate contract records, terms, and payer contacts.

Credentialing & Enrollment

• Credential and recredential sites with Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care payers.
• Track provider and facility identifiers (NPI, MMIS, PTAN).

Project & Payer Operations:

• Lead payer-related projects and research reimbursement for new services.
• Support implementation of new payer requirements and contractual changes.

Database, Audit & Reporting

• Maintain contracting and credentialing databases and audit-ready documentation.
• Compile operational and financial reports; provide payer performance insights.

Payer Relations:

• Serve as primary contact and maintain strong payer relationships.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Experience in managed care contracting, credentialing, or healthcare administration – Required.
• Working in an Article 28 and/or Federally Qualified Health Center system – Preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer processes.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in database management and reporting.
• Knowledge of provider and facility identifiers (NPI, MMIS, PTAN).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining payer relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.