Payer Contract Specialist

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Brea, CA, USA
In-Office
75K-90K Annually
Junior
The Role
Supports the payer and IPA contracting lifecycle by coordinating contract requests, amendments, renewals, documentation, signatures, and implementation. Maintains contract records, trackers, deadlines, fee schedules, and payer-required materials. Coordinates with credentialing, finance, legal, revenue cycle, and operations teams; follows up with California IPAs, medical groups, and health plans; assists with resolving reimbursement and payer setup issues; prepares reports; and supports audits and workflow improvements.
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Company Overview

Infusion for Health is dedicated to providing exceptional infusion therapy experiences for patients with autoimmune disorders and complex chronic conditions. Our mission centers on delivering professional, compassionate, and patient-focused care in a welcoming environment, supported by a team of highly trained clinical and administrative professionals.

Job Summary

The Contracts Specialist will be responsible for maintaining contract records, tracking deadlines and outstanding items, coordinating documentation, and driving timely follow-up with internal stakeholders and external payer partners. This individual will help ensure that contracts and amendments move efficiently from initial request through execution and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and operational support throughout the payer and IPA contracting lifecycle.
  • Coordinate contract requests, applications, amendments, renewals, terminations, and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain accurate and organized electronic files for contracts, amendments, fee schedules, rate exhibits, correspondence, and related materials.
  • Update and maintain the organization’s contract management system or centralized contract repository.
  • Track contract status, effective dates, renewal dates, notice periods, outstanding documentation, and required follow-up[EL1] .
  • Maintain contracting trackers and provide regular status updates to Payer Operations leadership.
  • Follow up consistently with California IPAs, medical groups, health plans, and internal stakeholders to keep contracting activities moving forward. Assist with gathering and submitting organizational documents, including licenses, insurance certificates, W-9s, accreditation materials, ownership information, and service-location details.
  • Coordinate signature routing and confirm that fully executed agreements are received, distributed, and stored appropriately.
  • Support credentialing with provider enrollment, roster submissions, demographic updates, letters of agreement, and other payer-required documentation.
  • Review contracts and related documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before routing them for review or signature.
  • Coordinate with Revenue Cycle, Credentialing, Finance, Legal, Operations, and other departments to support accurate contract implementation.
  • Help communicate finalized contract terms and effective dates to the appropriate internal teams.
  • Track new locations, service lines, and market-expansion activities to ensure contracting needs are identified and completed on time.
  • Assist with researching and resolving contract-related questions, missing documentation, reimbursement discrepancies, and payer setup issues.
  • Prepare reports, summaries, meeting materials, and other documentation for contracting projects and leadership review.
  • Support audits and periodic reviews of contract files to ensure records are complete and current.
  • Identify opportunities to improve contracting workflows, tracking tools, documentation standards, and administrative processes.

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience in healthcare contracting, payer relations, provider network operations, credentialing, revenue cycle, or a related function.
  • Experience supporting contracts or business relationships with California IPAs and medical groups is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with the California managed care environment, including IPAs, delegated medical groups, and health plans.
  • Basic understanding of healthcare contracts, reimbursement terms, fee schedules, provider enrollment, and authorization processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-up items simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and contract-tracking or document-management systems.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive business information appropriately.
  • Experience in infusion therapy, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory healthcare, or another specialty provider environment is preferred.

Compensation:

  • Base Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a pioneering healthcare company making a significant impact on patients' lives.
  • Work with a dynamic, supportive team that values your sales expertise and contributions.
  • Enjoy professional growth opportunities, a flexible work environment, and the ability to make a meaningful impact.

Join us as we strengthen our contractual foundation to better serve our patients through innovative partnerships and compliant procurement practice

Skills Required

  • Two or more years of experience in healthcare contracting, payer relations, provider network operations, credentialing, revenue cycle, or a related function
  • Familiarity with the California managed care environment, including IPAs, delegated medical groups, and health plans
  • Basic understanding of healthcare contracts, reimbursement terms, fee schedules, provider enrollment, and authorization processes
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-up items simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and contract-tracking or document-management systems
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive business information appropriately
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, finance, or a related field
  • Experience supporting contracts or business relationships with California IPAs and medical groups
  • Experience in infusion therapy, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory healthcare, or another specialty provider environment
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The Company
HQ: Brea, California
178 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At Infusion for Health, we are dedicated to delivering patient-centered infusion and injection therapy for individuals living with chronic and complex conditions. We are committed to clinical excellence, affordability, and an exceptional patient experience. By offering comfortable, private suites and flexible care options, including in-home treatment, we create a more convenient and supportive alternative to traditional infusion services. Our team partners closely with physicians and health plans to streamline the infusion process, improve efficiency, and ensure every patient receives personalized, safe, and seamless care. As we continue to expand, our mission remains the same: to elevate the standard of care through compassion, innovation, and a patient-first approach.

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