Provider Partnerships & Contracts Specialist

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

And more

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a Provider Partner to manage day-to-day provider relationships, ensuring operational efficiency, contract compliance, and positive engagement. You will support contract negotiation, onboarding, and issue resolution while collaborating with internal teams to maintain records and uphold regulatory standards.

The role is hybrid, with collaboration across Finance, Credentialing, and Compliance to resolve provider issues, monitor performance, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related contracts and/or legal professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily provider interactions, log issues, track progress, and escalate per defined thresholds.
• Negotiate provider contracts within established guidelines and timelines; prepare reports summarizing negotiation status and outcomes.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for small providers using standardized templates and processes.
• Analyze and interpret contracting and financial data to identify opportunities for improved provider engagement and contract value.
• Monitor adherence to contract terms, operational requirements, and performance against budget targets and deadlines; maintain accurate records of provider contacts, actions, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, credentialing, compliance) to resolve provider-related issues and maintain alignment with organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal contract administration policies across all assigned activities.
• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Skills

Contracts experience

Legal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a Provider Partner to manage day-to-day provider relationships, ensuring operational efficiency, contract compliance, and positive engagement. You will support contract negotiation, onboarding, and issue resolution while collaborating with internal teams to maintain records and uphold regulatory standards.

The role is hybrid, with collaboration across Finance, Credentialing, and Compliance to resolve provider issues, monitor performance, and