Contracts Specialist
Onsite | Sacramento, CA 
5 months Contract 
Pay: $33/hr - $35.42/hr (DOE)
 
The Planet Group is seeking a Contracts Specialist, who will provide temporary onsite support to out healthcare client based out of Sacramento, CA.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in healthcare administration, provider services, contract support, or a related environment
• Experience with provider contracting, credentialing, re-credentialing, or administrative workflow support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry
• Experience with CRM, contract management, or internal tracking systems
• Ability to maintain accurate contract, provider, payment, and reporting documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work fully onsite and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Experience supporting Employee Assistance Program or Behavioral Health operations
• Experience with provider recruitment and network expansion activities
• Experience processing provider payments, invoices, or month-end finance documentation
• Familiarity with Schedule A and Form 5500 reporting support
• Experience coordinating wellness fairs, employee orientations, or similar onsite events
• Experience preparing proposals, marketing materials, or client-facing reference materials

Responsibilities: 

• The EAP Department Assistant supports Employee Assistance Program and Behavioral Health operations through provider contracting, recruitment, credentialing, documentation, payment coordination, and client support activities.
• Responsibilities include maintaining executed provider and employer contracts, responding to provider inquiries, supporting recruiting plans, coordinating credentialing and re-credentialing, and documenting activity in internal systems.
• The role also assists with weekly payment extracts, Accounts Payable coordination, month-end summaries, invoice distribution, Schedule A and Form 5500 reporting, and preparation of proposals and reference materials.
• Additional duties include coordinating wellness fairs and employee orientations, maintaining promotional material inventory, supporting marketing and educational materials, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• This is a fully onsite position requiring strong organization, accuracy, communication, and cross-functional coordination.