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Ensign Services, Inc.

Managed Care Resource

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

The Managed Care Consultant supports the Skilled Nursing Facility leaders in managed care contracting and revenue enhancement strategies for all healthcare payers and preparation for changes in the ...

Ensign Services

Managed Care Resource

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Managed Care Consultant supports the Skilled Nursing Facility leaders in managed care contracting and revenue enhancement strategies for all healthcare payers and preparation for changes in the ...

Fayette Chamber of Commerce

Corporate Counsel

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... health care contracting, legal and compliance issues, including experience dealing with government regulations relating to contracting, health care law and compliance program implementation, and ...

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How much do healthcare contracting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare contracting in Georgia is $55,653.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,012.00 and $66,135.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is healthcare contracting?

A Healthcare Contracting job involves negotiating, managing, and overseeing agreements between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other healthcare entities. Professionals in this role ensure contracts comply with regulations, support cost-effective care, and align with organizational goals. They analyze pricing structures, monitor contract performance, and facilitate relationships between stakeholders. This position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to navigate the complexities of healthcare agreements.

What are some common challenges faced in healthcare contracting?

One of the main challenges in Healthcare Contracting is navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare regulations and payer requirements, which can make crafting compliant and mutually beneficial agreements complex. Professionals often work with multiple departments and external partners, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills to address diverse stakeholder interests. Managing deadlines, ensuring contract accuracy, and staying updated on legal changes are daily aspects of the job. Successfully handling these challenges helps organizations maintain strong provider relationships, optimize revenue, and avoid costly compliance issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in healthcare contracting?

To excel in Healthcare Contracting, candidates typically need a solid understanding of healthcare regulations, contract negotiation, and legal compliance, often supported by a degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management software, database systems, and knowledge of government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid are frequently required, and certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM) are advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure contracts are legally sound, financially beneficial, and align with organizational objectives in a complex regulatory environment.

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Infographic showing various Healthcare Contracting job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,653 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Managed Care Resource

Ensign Services, Inc.

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Ensign Group rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 168 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

605th of 889 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Managed Care Resource - Southeast Region
Position Type: Full-time, exempt employee.
Compensation Range: Depending on Experience.
Location: Candidate must reside in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
About the Company:
Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI") is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 55,000 employees.
ESI is known as the "Service Center" and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with "back-office" support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people.
We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership ("CAPLICO") seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.
About the Opportunity:
The Managed Care Consultant supports the Skilled Nursing Facility leaders in managed care contracting and revenue enhancement strategies for all healthcare payers and preparation for changes in the healthcare industry. The Consultant will provide guidance regarding development of managed care relationships and rate negotiation, ensuring timeliness and rate appropriateness. Additionally, the Consultant will negotiate contracts for new locations, assist with ensuring that contracts are updated for new services and help with contract cancellations, denials and appeals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Establish, implement and evaluate the strategic plan(s) that will ensure each local operation the ability to optimize financial performance through rates and increased census.
  • Engage in complex levels of contract development and negotiation, including risk agreements using utilization, claims and market data with health plans and direct service agreements with physicians, physician organizations and hospitals and ancillary providers.
  • Identify, develop and maintain an effective relationship with contracted health plans and managed care regulatory agencies.
  • Manage complex and high-profile health plan negotiations. Actively draft and negotiate contracts in the health care operations and health care plan functional areas.
  • Assist in analysis and coordination of amendments, reimbursement, and language changes.
  • Assess resource utilization, cost management and negotiate effectively.
  • Monitor industry changes, trends and events to proactively identify opportunities to increase market penetration and performance improvement.
  • Understands the competitive pricing levels in the local market and improves the company's cost position through unit costs strategies.
  • Strategizes for facility census growth and retention.
  • Teach, Train and Instruct facility level personnel on how to operationalize the contract.
  • Interact with facility personnel on utilization, clinical results and managed care census.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, management or health care administration, highly desired.
  • At least 2 years of experience with Managed Care contracting, highly desired.
  • Must reside in Georgia, preferably in the Atlanta area.
  • Willing to travel up to 80% of the time (as deemed appropriate).
  • Knowledge of managed care contracting language, requirements, and methods to support the development and maintenance of contract compliance, contract language review and contract analysis.
  • Must be knowledgeable about the managed care environment, including capitation, PPO, HMO, IPA, ACO and POS.
  • Knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS, Revenue and ICD coding.
  • Expert in Skilled Nursing Managed care plans.
  • Experience in successful operationalizing managed care contracts in the skilled nursing environment.
  • Knowledge of contracts and contractual interpretations for payment and benefit issues.
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology, claims payment, contract negotiations, and problem resolution; ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting, and advising.
  • Ability to deal with responsibility with confidential matters. Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Strong analytical mind, with problem solving skills, an aptitude for accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to prioritize, plan, and handle multiple tasks/demands simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Computer savvy (Contract Logix, MS Word, MS Outlook & Excel).
  • Ability to be flexible, be readily adaptable, and work in a rapidly and constantly changing environment.
  • Present in facilities on a weekly basis, (currently as deemed appropriate).

Additional Information:
  • Pre-employment criminal background screening required.

What We Offer:
We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also believe in supporting our employee's professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com.
Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616.
Job ID: 1230

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