Remote Director, Network Growth & Provider Contracting

Centene Corporation; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a leader to oversee provider contracting, network development and provider relations, shaping policies and procedures for a broad health network.

The role emphasizes contracting activities, network recruitment in new markets, and support for new business launches, with travel as required. A bachelor's degree and 7+ years in contracting/relations are expected, with Missouri residency for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of combined contracting, network development or provider relations experience.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare contracting and negotiating hospital or large physician group agreements.
• Previous management experience including hiring, training and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee provider contracting activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with policies and laws.
• Implement development activities for recruitment and contracting of provider networks in new and existing markets.
• Support new business launches in diverse markets considering market circumstances and resources.
• Perform complex financial analyses to identify medical cost improvement opportunities and contract strategies.
• Oversee staff and external consultants in network development for new and expansion markets.
• Monitor performance, address gaps, and communicate network strategy and planning.
• Ability to travel.

Skills

Provider contracting

Network development

Provider relations

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration

Tools

Licenses: Valid driver's license

Job description

Centene Corporation is seeking a leader to oversee provider contracting, network development and provider relations, shaping policies and procedures for a broad health network.

The role emphasizes contracting activities, network recruitment in new markets, and support for new business launches, with travel as required. A bachelor's degree and 7+ years in contracting/relations are expected, with Missouri residency for consideration.