Home Health Contract Specialist

Human Touch Home Health Care • Denver, CO

15d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Health Care Services LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Home Health Contract Specialist to manage, review, coordinate, and maintain contracts and agreements related to home health services. The role supports payer and provider contract administration, monitors contract terms and renewal dates, maintains accurate documentation, and helps ensure agreements align with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The role requires home health care contract experience and familiarity with healthcare contracting, insurance payer agreements, managed care organizations, and home health operations.

The position works in a professional healthcare administrative environment and involves regular communication with internal departments and external healthcare partners. It may require managing multiple priorities, meeting time-sensitive deadlines, and coordinating contract-related activities across departments and locations. This is a full-time, onsite position in Washington, DC, five days per week, with no remote or hybrid option. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the agency's assigned business hours. The annual salary is $55,000–$65,000, based on experience.

Requirements

• Must have home health care contract experience.
• Two or more years of experience in healthcare contract administration, payer contracting, provider relations, revenue cycle management, or a related field is preferred; the posting also specifies two years of Home Health Contract Specialist experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to review contractual documents, identify discrepancies, and track obligations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic records and prepare reports.
• Strong time-management and follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with home health services and the operational requirements of a home health agency.
• Understanding of healthcare contracting processes and payer-provider relationships.
• Knowledge of payer reimbursement terms, authorization requirements, and billing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant healthcare contracting experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Experience working with home health agencies, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, or commercial insurance payers.
• Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement structures, payer fee schedules, and contract renewal processes.
• Experience negotiating or supporting negotiations of healthcare payer contracts.
• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies applicable to home health agencies.
• Experience with managed care contracting and payer credentialing processes.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and contract risk management.
• Experience using electronic contract management systems or healthcare administrative platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, organize, and maintain contracts, amendments, renewals, and related documentation.
• Track contract expiration dates, renewal deadlines, rate changes, and other contractual milestones.
• Maintain an organized electronic contract repository and ensure contract records are accurate, complete, accessible, and properly documented.
• Coordinate contract reviews, approvals, signatures, and execution with internal stakeholders.
• Identify contract discrepancies, missing information, potential compliance concerns, and contractual risks, and escalate them appropriately.
• Assist with contracts and agreements involving Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, commercial insurance companies, and other healthcare payers.
• Support payer relationships and contracting documentation, including contract submissions, credentialing-related documentation, and requests for additional information.
• Review payer fee schedules, reimbursement rates, authorization requirements, and service terms.
• Communicate contractual reimbursement terms and payer-specific requirements to billing, authorization, clinical operations, credentialing, and administrative teams.
• Track new payer agreements, amendments, contract negotiations, and opportunities to improve reimbursement terms or expand payer participation.
• Help ensure contracts are consistent with applicable federal and state requirements, payer guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Monitor contractual requirements related to documentation, service delivery, reporting, and compliance.
• Coordinate with compliance and operational leadership when contract terms need clarification, and maintain documentation for audits, payer reviews, and internal compliance assessments.
• Protect confidential patient, employee, payer, and business information in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist in investigating contract-related billing discrepancies, denied claims, reimbursement issues, and authorization concerns.
• Help verify that fee schedules and contract terms are accurately reflected in internal systems and coordinate communications about contract changes affecting service delivery, billing workflows, or reimbursement.
• Maintain contract tracking logs, renewal calendars, and status reports; report on active contracts, pending agreements, expiring contracts, and outstanding tasks.
• Monitor deadlines, follow up with stakeholders, track reimbursement and payer requirement changes, and provide management with updates on progress, issues, and risks.
• Recommend improvements to contract tracking, document management, administrative workflows, and workflow efficiency.
• Communicate professionally with insurance representatives, healthcare partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders; follow up on agreements, documentation, amendments, and renewals.
• Coordinate meetings and discussions related to contract reviews and negotiations, maintain professional working relationships, and escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate manager or executive leader.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, vision, dental, vacation time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed