Contract Negotiator II

Centene Corporation

. Recruit physician, hospital and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements aligned with Corporate, health plan and State guidelines .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,200 - $101,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting and developing healthcare provider networks while ensuring compliance with corporate and state guidelines. Proficient in contract negotiation and analysis, with a strong understanding of healthcare programs and payment methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract NegotiationProvider RelationsHealthcare AdministrationContract ComplianceNetwork Development

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Hard Skills

Contract AnalysisProvider ExperienceNegotiation SkillsPayment MethodologiesOut of Network Agreements

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProgramsMedicaidMedicareHospital SystemsAncillary Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit physician, hospital and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements aligned with Corporate, health plan and State guidelines
Ensure all necessary documentation and information are included
Recruit and develop a 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 and update the 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, Marketing, Finance, related field, or equivalent experience
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)
Experience negotiating with large health systems preferred
Experience with service level negotiations preferred
Knowledge of code-level payment methodologies helpful
Experience with Out of Network Agreements preferred
Requires occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K plan
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
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity