Contracting Manager (Medical Field) - Dallas, TX

Integrative Emergency Services•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC ("IES") is looking for a Contracting Manager. The focus of this role is to oversee and manage the performance of the contracting function, including leading the contracting team, with handling a high-volume and complex portfolio of agreements. This role ensures the delivery of efficient, accurate, and high-quality contracting services while driving process improvements, operational scalability, and a strong service-oriented approach across the organization. Work location is based at the corporate office at 4835 LBJ Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75244. As an integrated vendor and partner to health systems, IES is dedicated to cultivating best practices in emergency care, providing comprehensive acute care services, creating value, and supporting patients, employees, client providers, and physicians in pursuit of the highest quality healthcare.

Requirements

Ability to communicate complex legal and contractual concepts clearly across all levels of the organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment.
Ability to evaluate contracts through a business and operational lens.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and provide high-quality service.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to independently draft, review, and analyze contracts.
Ability to identify risks and resolve issues within contractual agreements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to lead, prioritize, and drive accountability within a team.
Ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.
Proficiency with MS Office applications or related software and experience with contract management systems or similar tools preferred.
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in contract management, contract drafting, paralegal, or related roles, with demonstrated ownership of complex, high-volume contracting environments.
Paralegal experience required, with demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts and legal documents.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare contracting experience
Paralegal certification (ABA-approved program or equivalent).
Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, legal studies, or a related field.
Experience supporting or leading elements of a contracting function, including process improvement, templates, or contract lifecycle management tools Experience supporting or leading elements of a contracting function, including process improvement, templates, or contract lifecycle management tools

Responsibilities

Oversees the drafting, review, and execution of legal documents, including a high volume of clinician (Physician and Advance Practice Provider) contracts, amendments, and related agreements, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards.
Manages a broad and complex portfolio of agreements, including healthcare system contracts, physician group agreements, third-party payer agreements, and employment or independent contractor arrangements.
Calendars and tracks key litigation dates (mediation, trial), including the management of 30/60 day-out tasks (assembling of medical records, claims committee review, etc) and ensures coordination and completion of such tasks.
Tracks and logs key litigation milestones, including intake of claim, submission of claim to insurance carrier, assignment of defense counsel, and provides weekly reporting of such activities to General Counsel and in-house counsel.
Partners with legal counsel as needed to support research, analysis, and resolution of complex contractual or regulatory matters.
Leads the development and continuous improvement of standard contracts, templates, playbooks, and procedures to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability of the contracting function.
Designs, implements, and oversees contracting workflows, including intake, prioritization, review, and approval processes, ensuring timely turnaround and a high level of internal service.
Ensures all contracts meet organizational, compliance, and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and risk mitigation.
Oversees contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation support, documentation, execution, tracking, and ongoing administration.
Partners closely with internal stakeholders (operations, finance, compliance, and clinical leadership) to ensure accurate capture of business terms and alignment with operational needs.
Serves as a key point of contact for contracting matters, providing guidance, updates, and support to stakeholders across the organization.
Supports compliance-related reporting and documentation as it relates to contractual obligations.
Oversees or coordinates entity-related documentation and filings as needed to support contracting and operational requirements.
Leads, develops, and manages the contracting team, including prioritization of work, performance management, and ongoing development of team capabilities. Drives a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and high-quality service within the contracting function.
Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency to enhance throughput and reduce risk