Contract Negotiator III

Centene Corporation; Missouri; Remote; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a remote Contracts & Network Recruiter to source and sign physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in line with corporate and state guidelines. You will manage contractor setup and ensure compliant, accurate contracts for claims processing.

Required is a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in contracting or provider relations within a hospital or physician setting. Candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones are preferred for this remote role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 4+ years contracting/contract analysis/provider relations experience in hospital or physician setting.
• Working knowledge of state and/or federal health care programs preferred (Medicaid, Medicare).

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop network for a region and providers.
• Lead assigned recruitments (physician, hospital and ancillary) and ensure contracts meet objectives.
• Oversee provider setup and contract configuration for accurate claims adjudication.
• Identify potential providers by geography and specialty needs and update database.
• Coordinate with internal departments and contracted providers to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Contracting

Provider relations

Recruitment

Contract analysis

Remote work coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Job description

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.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

• 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, Finance, related field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of contracting, contract analysis, provider relations, or provider experience in a hospital or physician’s office/group setting. Working knowledge of State and/or Federal health care programs preferred (Medicaid, Medicare).

Candidates must be in the Eastern or Central Time Zones of the U.S. to be considered for this remote role.

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act