Strategic Provider Relations & Contracting Lead

L.A. Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Medical, Dental and Vision

Wellness program

Job summary

L.A. Care Health Plan in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Network Management Specialist III within the LAHS and Provider Network Management to lead complex contracting efforts and align with regulatory standards.

As the primary liaison for provider relations, you will drive proactive engagement, manage onboarding and education, and sustain transparent communication across the network, applying data‑driven analysis to improve provider performance and member experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value contracting efforts across provider types.
• Monitor contractual benchmarks and performance using data.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve outcomes.
• Provide training and mentorship within the department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Provider relations

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Capitation/value-based care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

MS Office

Job description

L.A. Care Health Plan in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Network Management Specialist III within the LAHS and Provider Network Management to lead complex contracting efforts and align with regulatory standards.

As the primary liaison for provider relations, you will drive proactive engagement, manage onboarding and education, and sustain transparent communication across the network, applying data‑driven analysis to improve provider performance and member experience.