Contract Negotiator II

Centene Corporation

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-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 provider recruitment and contract management, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and effective collaboration with internal departments. Proficient in maintaining provider databases and facilitating accurate claims adjudication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Provider RecruitmentContract ManagementContract ComplianceHealthcare AdministrationProvider Relations

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Hard Skills

Contract AnalysisProvider ExperienceHealthcare Programs FamiliarityClaims AdjudicationDatabase Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

MedicaidMedicareHealthcare AdministrationContractingProvider Network

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit physician, hospital and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements
Ensure documentation and information are complete and comply with Corporate, health plan and State guidelines
Recruit and develop a network for a region and set of providers
Lead assigned physician, hospital and ancillary provider recruitments
Ensure complete and accurate standard contracts meet objectives
Facilitate and oversee provider setup and contract configuration for accurate claims adjudication
Initiate contact and identify potential providers based on 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, 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, including Medicaid and Medicare
Work hours must align with Central/Eastern Time Zone business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
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