Manager, Provider Relations & Contracting

Centene Corporation; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Remote; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to implement development activities for provider recruitment and contracting. This role involves negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance, and analyzing operational performance. With a focus on building long-term relationships, you will work closely with providers while enjoying a flexible work environment. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those with a background in healthcare and project management. If you're passionate about making a difference in community health, this role is for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 5+ years of contracting and network development experience.
• Project management experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement recruitment and contracting activities for providers.
• Monitor compliance and efficiency of provider contracts.
• Prepare and analyze reports for upper management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Provider relations

Project management

Healthcare experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

Job description

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: Implement development activities for the recruitment, contracting and retention of providers. Negotiate contracts and develop strategies and methodologies for specific network development initiatives.

• Monitor business processes related to provider contracting to determine their efficiency and protective value, and assure integrity of records, information and systems in compliance with Company policies/standards and government regulations.
• Prepare provider contracts and monitor process to ensure timely execution of contracts.
• Manage fee schedules, ensuring timely and accurate loading in company IS system.
• Monitor and oversee provider contract compliance and issue corrective action letters for non -compliance.
• Conduct and oversee administrative audits of provider agencies.
• Prepare and analyze reports and records on functional area and on organizational activities, recommend improvements for upper management.
• Monitor operational and financial performance of agreements using results to guide future negotiations.
• Meet individually with providers to develop long-term relationships and resolve operational issues.
• Review redline contract language and provide accept/decline recommendations to management.
• Travel up to 50% for provider meetings and team meetings

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of contracting, network development and/or provider relations experience. Project management experience. Experience in a healthcare or insurance environment, preferably in Medicaid. Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff.

This position is remote within the State of New Jersey. Candidates must reside in the state of New Jersey to be considered. Travel up to 50% for provider meetings and team meetings required. Home office located in Iselin, NJ.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 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.

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