Contract Payment Specialist
Aya Healthcare
Santa Rosa, CA 95402$47 - $50 an hourTemporary
Job Description
*Aya Healthcare has an exciting 13 week Contract Payment Specialist contract opportunity located in Santa Rosa, CA!*
*Job Details:*
JOB TITLE: Contract Payment Specialist 100% ONISTE
CONTRACT DURATION: 13 weeks
SHIFT: M-F 8-5:00pm- ONISTE
LOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA
ONBOARDING TIME: Expect 2-3 weeks from offer acceptance to start date.
*DETAILS ABOUT THE POSITION*
*Position Summary:*
The Physician Contract Payment Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing, validating, and processing physician contract payments. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounts payable processes, and the ability to interpret contract terms to ensure payment accuracy. The specialist will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with physicians and internal teams to resolve issues, address invoice discrepancies, and maintain full compliance with financial and legal standards.
*Required Experience:*
* 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, or Invoice Processing.
*Education:*
* Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* High School Diploma/GED accepted with strong supplementary experience.
*Required Skills & Qualifications:*
* Solid Accounts Payable (AP) background with hands-on invoicing experience.
* Ability to interpret and validate contract terms related to physician compensation.
* Strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency with technology, including advanced Excel skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail—accurate payment processing is critical to avoid overpayments (potential legal issues) or underpayments (physician dissatisfaction).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for resolving physician concerns and explaining payment delays or discrepancies.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
* Financial analyst capabilities are a strong plus.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*
1. Clarifies insurance or hospital payment status of identified patients, including checking available Medicare days and potential eligibility for CCS or GHPP. Contacts commercial payers to verify benefits.
2. Communicates with assigned payors to clarify coverage, eligibility, payor requirements, contact information and approved days. Conveys this information to the Case Managers and department.
3. Produces, manages, and tracks paperwork, forms, utilization reviews, retroactive reviews, and denials for all payors.
4. Facilitates weekend retroactive review and retroactive eligibility review, including all details of organizing the reviews on behalf of the Case Managers, with HIM and PFS.
5. Facilitates denial process, including all details of organizing the review process on behalf of the Case Managers, with HIM and PFS, and entering actions/results into the tracking system. Assists in delivery of notices of payment denial to patients/families as needed.
6. Facilitates processing of patients without insurance with Case Managers, Social Workers, Financial Counselors and Physicians.
7. Develops and maintains relationships with insurance, or payor personnel to foster and enhance payor authorization and transition of patients to the appropriate resources
8. Documents actions and outcomes appropriately in the medical record or the financial record.
9. Performs various administrative functions such as: obtains documents, copies, answers phones, triages requests to department and department staff
10. Assists or covers for Lead, Case Management Assistant, as needed.
*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS *
· Documentation of Covid vaccination or medical/religious exemption.
· Copy of diploma for highest level of completed education.
· Two manager/supervisor references who you have worked with in the last two years.
o (Name, Position Held, Company, Phone Number, Email Address)
· Upcoming requested time off for the duration of the contract.
· Interview availability for the next 7-10 days.
· Resume with last seven years of work history if applicable - all work history gaps of 90+ days must be explained.
*AYA DELIVERS…*
· Front-of-the-line access to exclusive jobs at thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
· A robust team to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience.
· A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process.
· And of course, you get the usual benefits such as:
o Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
o Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements, when applicable.
*Aya Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply!*
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $47.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Education:
* Associate (Required)
Experience:
* hands-on invoicing: 1 year (Required)
* Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, or Invoice Processing: 3 years (Required)
* Financial analyst: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
*Job Details:*
JOB TITLE: Contract Payment Specialist 100% ONISTE
CONTRACT DURATION: 13 weeks
SHIFT: M-F 8-5:00pm- ONISTE
LOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA
ONBOARDING TIME: Expect 2-3 weeks from offer acceptance to start date.
*DETAILS ABOUT THE POSITION*
*Position Summary:*
The Physician Contract Payment Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing, validating, and processing physician contract payments. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounts payable processes, and the ability to interpret contract terms to ensure payment accuracy. The specialist will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with physicians and internal teams to resolve issues, address invoice discrepancies, and maintain full compliance with financial and legal standards.
*Required Experience:*
* 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, or Invoice Processing.
*Education:*
* Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* High School Diploma/GED accepted with strong supplementary experience.
*Required Skills & Qualifications:*
* Solid Accounts Payable (AP) background with hands-on invoicing experience.
* Ability to interpret and validate contract terms related to physician compensation.
* Strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency with technology, including advanced Excel skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail—accurate payment processing is critical to avoid overpayments (potential legal issues) or underpayments (physician dissatisfaction).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for resolving physician concerns and explaining payment delays or discrepancies.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
* Financial analyst capabilities are a strong plus.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*
1. Clarifies insurance or hospital payment status of identified patients, including checking available Medicare days and potential eligibility for CCS or GHPP. Contacts commercial payers to verify benefits.
2. Communicates with assigned payors to clarify coverage, eligibility, payor requirements, contact information and approved days. Conveys this information to the Case Managers and department.
3. Produces, manages, and tracks paperwork, forms, utilization reviews, retroactive reviews, and denials for all payors.
4. Facilitates weekend retroactive review and retroactive eligibility review, including all details of organizing the reviews on behalf of the Case Managers, with HIM and PFS.
5. Facilitates denial process, including all details of organizing the review process on behalf of the Case Managers, with HIM and PFS, and entering actions/results into the tracking system. Assists in delivery of notices of payment denial to patients/families as needed.
6. Facilitates processing of patients without insurance with Case Managers, Social Workers, Financial Counselors and Physicians.
7. Develops and maintains relationships with insurance, or payor personnel to foster and enhance payor authorization and transition of patients to the appropriate resources
8. Documents actions and outcomes appropriately in the medical record or the financial record.
9. Performs various administrative functions such as: obtains documents, copies, answers phones, triages requests to department and department staff
10. Assists or covers for Lead, Case Management Assistant, as needed.
*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS *
· Documentation of Covid vaccination or medical/religious exemption.
· Copy of diploma for highest level of completed education.
· Two manager/supervisor references who you have worked with in the last two years.
o (Name, Position Held, Company, Phone Number, Email Address)
· Upcoming requested time off for the duration of the contract.
· Interview availability for the next 7-10 days.
· Resume with last seven years of work history if applicable - all work history gaps of 90+ days must be explained.
*AYA DELIVERS…*
· Front-of-the-line access to exclusive jobs at thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
· A robust team to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience.
· A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process.
· And of course, you get the usual benefits such as:
o Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
o Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements, when applicable.
*Aya Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply!*
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $47.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Education:
* Associate (Required)
Experience:
* hands-on invoicing: 1 year (Required)
* Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, or Invoice Processing: 3 years (Required)
* Financial analyst: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person