Contract Negotiator, III

Centene Corporation

. Coordinate and negotiate hospital, physician, IPA, PPM, individual provider, multi-specialty group, and ancillary service agreements .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and coordinating healthcare agreements, with a strong focus on provider relations and contracting within the healthcare industry. Proficient in managing SCA processes and ensuring compliance with state and federal healthcare programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract NegotiationProvider RelationsHealthcare AdministrationSCA ManagementKnowledge of Medicaid and Medicare

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Hard Skills

ContractingProvider AgreementsSCA CreationSharePoint SystemCost-Effective Provider Redirection

Soft Skills

CommunicationPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

HealthcareManaged CareInsuranceTexasState and Federal Health Care Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and negotiate hospital, physician, IPA, PPM, individual provider, multi-specialty group, and ancillary service agreements
Negotiate SCA rates within parameters and escalate issues as they arise
Create SCAs using approved language and rates
Route and follow SCAs through the SharePoint system
Notify internal and external customers upon SCA execution and post SCAs in assigned folders
Assist teams with participating provider options and supply appropriate choices
Redirect requests to cost-effective alternative providers when participating providers are unavailable
Notify management about providers willing to contract for gaps or access-to-care concerns
Prioritize urgent requests, imminent discharges/transfers, and complaints
Provide timely redirection options to avoid unnecessary SCAs

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, related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of contracting or provider relations experience in a healthcare, managed care, or insurance related environment
Working knowledge of State and/or Federal health care programs preferred (Medicaid, Medicare)
Candidates must be in Texas
Occasional local travel may be required

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, subject to eligibility