Contract Negotiator I

Centene Corporation

. Recruit physician, hospital and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,200 - $101,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in provider recruitment and contract compliance within healthcare settings, ensuring adherence to corporate and state guidelines. Proficient in managing provider databases and facilitating contract configurations for accurate claims adjudication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Provider RecruitmentContract ComplianceHealthcare AdministrationContract AnalysisProvider Relations

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Hard Skills

ContractingContract AnalysisProvider RelationsHealthcare AdministrationBusiness AdministrationFinanceClaims AdjudicationDatabase ManagementDocumentation ComplianceProvider Set-Up

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

MedicaidMedicareHealthcare ProgramsNetwork Participation AgreementsState GuidelinesFederal GuidelinesProvider DatabaseContract ConfigurationGeographic NeedsSpecialty Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit physician, hospital and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements
Ensure documentation and information comply with Corporate, health plan and State guidelines
Recruit and develop network for a region and set of providers
Lead assigned physician, hospital and ancillary recruitments
Ensure complete and accurate standard contracts meet objectives
Facilitate and oversee provider set-up and contract configuration for accurate claims adjudication
Initiate contact and identify potential providers by geographic and specialty needs
Update the provider database
Coordinate with internal departments and contracted providers to implement and maintain contract compliance
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, related field or equivalent experience
0-2 years of contracting, contract analysis, provider relations, or provider experience in a hospital or physician’s office or group setting
Familiarity with State and/or Federal health care programs preferred (Medicaid, Medicare)
Candidates must be in the state of Indiana
Ability to travel locally occasionally for internal and provider-facing meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation