Provider Contract Negotiator

AltaMed Health Services

. Negotiate, administer, and maintain contracts and relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, ancillary providers, and hospitals .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMontebello • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,640 - $85,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in provider contracting, negotiation, and relationship management within a managed care environment, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing network quality and visibility.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Provider ContractingContract NegotiationHealthcare Regulatory ComplianceProvider Reimbursement MethodologiesManaged Care Experience

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Contract InterpretationProvider OnboardingContract Lifecycle ManagementProvider Database ManagementCost-Effective Network Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementPartnership DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

MedicaidMedicare AdvantageCommercial Provider NetworksCMSDHCSDMHCNCQA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate, administer, and maintain contracts and relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, ancillary providers, and hospitals
Ensure a high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant provider network
Support managed care growth initiatives and organizational goals
Identify and onboard new providers
Ensure regulatory compliance
Foster strong partnerships with existing providers
Assist in tracking progress and enhancing brand visibility
Support efforts to secure new contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience (i.e. provider contracting, contract interpretation, negotiation, client relations) or 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Healthcare experience in a Managed Care setting or with a physician group, clinical-based organization, and/or in a hospital/facility setting preferred
Experience with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, or Commercial provider networks preferred
Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and provider databases preferred
Experience with provider reimbursement methodologies (e.g., fee-for-service, capitation, value-based models) preferred
Experience with healthcare regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, DHCS, DMHC, NCQA) related to provider networks preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Corporate Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Pet Care Insurance
Discretionary bonuses or incentives may apply