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Centene Corporation Contract Negotiator II in Olympia, Washington
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Recruit physician, hospital and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements that are in accordance with Corporate, health plan and State guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documentation and information are included.
Recruit and develop network for a region and set of providers
Lead assigned recruitments (i.e., physician, hospital and ancillary) and ensure they result in complete and accurate standard contracts that meet objectives
Facilitate and oversee to the provider set-up and contract configuration to ensure accurate claims adjudication
Initiate contact and identify potential providers by geographic and specialty needs and update database
Coordinate with internal departments and contracted providers to implement and maintain contract compliance
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, related field, or equivalent experience. 2+ years of contracting, contract analysis, provider relations, or provider experience in a hospital or physician’s office or group setting. Familiarity with State and/or Federal health care programs preferred (Medicaid, Medicare).
It is highly preferred that applicants have Managed Care contracting experience. Candidates must have hands on payor/provider contracting and negotiation experience to be considered for this position.
We are ideally looking for a candidate in the Las Vegas, Nevada area for this position, but the hiring team is open to considering candidates along the West Coast/Western Half of the US, working remotely full time, as long as they can adjust their work schedules to the Pacific Time Zone (PST).
Pay Range: $54,000.00 - $97,100.00 per year
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.