Associate, National Provider Contracting

Oscar Health

. Support the development and execution of national contracting strategies for large ancillary providers and/or health systems, aligned with network adequacy, access, quality, and cost-management objectives.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,188 - $114,434 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in provider contracting and network management, with a strong focus on negotiation, financial analysis, and relationship building. Proficient in managing complex contracting processes and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

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Provider ContractingNegotiation SkillsFinancial AnalysisRelationship ManagementHealthcare Operations

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementData AnalysisReimbursement MethodologiesPerformance ManagementMarket AnalysisClaims Data ManagementContract NegotiationOperational ReadinessCompliance MonitoringProvider Network Strategy

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationLeadershipInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ConsultingProvider OperationsNetwork AdequacyCost ManagementProvider AgreementsAncillary ProvidersMulti-Stakeholder EngagementService-Level AgreementsContract ComplianceProvider Roster Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of national contracting strategies for large ancillary providers and/or health systems, aligned with network adequacy, access, quality, and cost-management objectives.
Manage an assigned portfolio across the full contracting lifecycle, including prospecting, evaluation, negotiation, implementation, performance management, renewal, and termination.
Prepare for and negotiate complex provider agreements, including reimbursement, operational, data-sharing, performance, and compliance terms, within established authority and escalation guidelines.
Coordinate contract implementation with Legal, Finance, Provider Operations, Claims, Credentialing, Configuration, Compliance, and Market teams to ensure accurate and timely operational readiness.
Build and maintain productive relationships with provider contracting and operational leaders; lead routine business reviews, resolve escalated issues, and coordinate corrective action plans.
Analyze claims, utilization, reimbursement, provider roster, market, and competitive data to develop negotiation positions, quantify financial impact, and identify performance improvement opportunities.
Monitor assigned networks and provider performance for access, adequacy, quality, cost, and contractual compliance; escalate risks and support remediation with Network and Market leadership.
Maintain accurate contracting pipeline, status, documentation, and provider data; meet defined service-level agreements and performance metrics for outreach, negotiations, and contract completion.
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in provider contracting, provider network management, healthcare consulting, healthcare operations, or a related field.
2+ years of experience supporting provider network strategy and negotiating provider agreements.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder contracting work from analysis and negotiation through implementation and ongoing performance management.
Experience building effective relationships with provider contracting and operational leaders and communicating recommendations to internal stakeholders.
1+ years of experience performing financial analysis for healthcare markets, provider contracts, or product lines and translating findings into negotiation or improvement opportunities.
1+ years of experience working with large data sets, such as claims, utilization, fee schedules, contract inventories, and provider rosters.
Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, finance, economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. (Bonus points.)
Experience contracting with national ancillary provider organizations, multi-state provider groups, or large health systems. (Bonus points.)
Working knowledge of provider reimbursement methodologies, contract language, claims data, network adequacy, and provider operations. (Bonus points.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits
Unlimited vacation program
Annual performance bonuses
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Paid sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k) plan participation
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid wellness time and reimbursements