Remote Provider Contract Negotiator (Healthcare)

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); Remote; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a contract negotiator to manage provider, hospital, and ancillary contracts across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial lines. You will lead complex negotiations and develop strategies aligned with financial and regulatory objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in provider contracting or managed care operations. Remote work is available across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in provider contracting, network management, or managed care operations.
• Experience negotiating hospital and/or professional agreements.
• Knowledge or experience with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial lines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, develop, implement, and manage provider, hospital, and ancillary contracts across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial lines.
• Develop contracting strategies aligned with financial, network adequacy, quality, and regulatory objectives.
• Lead complex negotiations and perform financial and reimbursement analyses.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and partner cross-functionally on value-based payment initiatives.
• Exercise independent judgment within authority limits.

Skills

Financial modeling

Contract negotiation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Healthcare Administration / Finance

Job description

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a contract negotiator to manage provider, hospital, and ancillary contracts across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial lines. You will lead complex negotiations and develop strategies aligned with financial and regulatory objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in provider contracting or managed care operations. Remote work is available across multiple states.