**Overview** **Negotiate Contracts. Support Operations. Ensure Compliance.** **As a Contract Specialist, You Will:** + Prepare, review, and negotiate agreements with contracting agencies, payors, and other healthcare partners. + Consult frequently with operations and other departments during the contract preparation process. + Gather and analyze information and data from branch personnel, regulatory departments, contracting agencies, and other sources to support projects. + Provide input to field management to assess operational and financial feasibility of agreements. + Develop original contracts, letters, and other documents to support business objectives. + Ensure accurate and timely entry of information into the department database and compliance with policies and procedures. + Interact with internal customers and other departments (Risk Management, Clinical Services, Law, Regulatory) with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness. + Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. **About You** **Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:** + Minimum 2 years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a healthcare setting + Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts + Excellent critical thinking and communication skills + Ability to work cohesively with a team, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines + Familiarity with payor contracts and credentialing processes + Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology + Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions for problems + Knowledge of negotiation best practices + Bachelor’s Degree **Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):** + Paralegal certificate + Prior experience in healthcare contract management **We Offer** **Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):** * Competitive Pay * 401(k) with Company Match * Career Advancement Opportunities * National & Local Recognition Programs * Teammate Assistance Fund **Additional Full-Time Benefits:** * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance * Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program * Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays * Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) * Education Support & Tuition Assistance * Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) * Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance * Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) **Apply today and help support high-quality, compliant contracting processes that enable efficient healthcare operations.** **Legalese** + This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace ReqID: 2026-133720 Category: Corporate Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva