Manager, Managed Care Contracts
UMC Health SystemUnited States • Richmond, Kentucky, United States
Posted April 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
UMC Health System is comprised of over 4,600 team members who have made our organization “One of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®” by Texas Monthly. Together with medical staff, volunteers, and leadership, we share a strong commitment to our patients—Our Passion is You! Why choose UMC?  Because we are teaching the leaders of tomorrow while offering a culture of service today.
Job Description
The Managed Care Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing, administering, and optimizing third-party payer contracts across the organization. This role leads contract lifecycle management, including auditing, execution, tracking, and renegotiating agreements to ensure optimal financial and operational performance.
Requirements
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive managed care contract inventory
- Conduct regular audits of payer contracts
- Oversee the full lifecycle of managed care contracts
- Establish and manage a prioritized contract workplan
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance contract value
- Become a subject matter expert of contract management software
- Coordinate with executive leadership and internal stakeholders
- Maintain and distribute accurate managed care contract information
- Support long-term contracting strategies and organizational initiatives
