Contract Coordinator

WPS—A health solutions company; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options available

Bonus opportunities

401(k) match

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Telehealth

Leadership development

Professional development

Job summary

WPS—A health solutions company—seeks a Contract Coordinator to maintain and strengthen provider networks by managing existing contracts and proposing new agreements based on adequacy and financial considerations. The role acts as a liaison between WPS and the provider community.

The position is remote, with an 8am–5pm Central Time schedule and benefits including health/dental insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with company matching. Relevant industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in customer service within health insurance (provider contracting/relations or healthcare administration).
• Strong analytical skills to prepare and interpret reports (e.g., network analysis, RFP support).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; solid organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen WPS provider networks by managing existing contracts.
• Prospect and propose new contracts based on adequacy needs and financial considerations.
• Serve as liaison between WPS and the provider community.

Skills

Customer service

Provider contracting

Provider relations

Healthcare administration

Analytical skills

Reporting

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Business/Healthcare

Job description

Role Snapshot

The Contract Coordinator is accountable to maintain and strengthen WPS provider networks by managing existing provider contracts and prospecting and proposing new contracts based on adequacy needs and financial considerations. The role serves as a liaison between WPS and the provider community.

Role Snapshot

The Contract Coordinator is accountable to maintain and strengthen WPS provider networks by managing existing provider contracts and prospecting and proposing new contracts based on adequacy needs and financial considerations. The role serves as a liaison between WPS and the provider community.

Hourly Rate of Pay

$23.00-25.00/hourly

Work Location

We are open to remote work in the following approved states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

The work hours for this role are 8am-5pm Central Time, Monday-Friday.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or related field OR equivalent post high school education and/or work-related experience.
• Two (2) or more years of customer service experience related to the health insurance industry to include provider contracting, provider relations or healthcare administration.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to prepare and interpret reports (e.g. network analysis, RFP support).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with proven attention to detail.

Remote Work Requirements

• High speed cable or fiber internet.
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net).
• Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.

Benefits

• Remote work options available
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)
• Competitive paid time off
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Review additional benefits: (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/)

Who We Are

WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for nearly 80 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS’ culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition.