Director of Contract Management

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) The Director Contract Management establishes and governs the system-wide workflow, policies and internal controls for Capital Health’s agreements, from initial request to final invoice verification. This role leads a team that manages the contract pipeline, facilitates physician contracts in partnership with Legal and partners with Supply Chain leadership to audit vendor invoices and enterprise agreements.

The role also serves as a primary resource for healthcare regulations, monitoring compliance trends, resolving complex contract disputes and directly advising senior leadership on institutional risks and legal updates.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Legal Studies or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CHC, CPC, CCS) preferred. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Experience:

Seven years of progressively responsible, directly related experience, including at least three years in a leadership role, in contract management or healthcare compliance when accompanied by a Bachelor’s degree. Eleven years of progressively responsible, directly related experience, including at least three years in a leadership role, in contract management or healthcare compliance when accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent.

Direct experience in contract compliance is strongly preferred.

Strong working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statutes, HIPAA, and Business Associate Agreements. Deep understanding of the practical, financial and regulatory requirements of physician contract and medical director agreements, including Fair Market Value (FMV) standards. Strong working knowledge of contract management software, pipeline tracking and routing systems from initial request to digital archiving. Comprehensive understanding of how operations, supply chain, legal counsel and finance departments interconnect during the contract lifecycle.

Professional proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite of applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal and financial terms clearly to any audience.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide a team, promoting cross-training and professional growth to keep the department flexible. Proven capacity for high-volume attention to detail, ensuring accuracy without losing track of deadlines. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple…