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Centene Corporation

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Director, Contracting & Network Development

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 1984H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

13 hours ago

Salary

$141.5K - $261.4K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Director, Contracting & Network Development

Centene Corporation

• Oversee activities of the provider contracting, network development and/or provider relations functions and aid in formulating and administering organizational policies and procedures • Oversee provider contracting activities to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with the business unit’s policies and standards, government laws and regulations • Implement development activities for the recruitment and contracting of provider networks in new and prospective markets, and existing market expansions • Support new business launch in diverse markets while considering individual market circumstances, provider community, budgeting constraints and available resources • Perform complex financial analyses to identify medical cost improvement opportunities, develop strategies to reach financial goals, and execute contracting strategies to meet goals and objectives • Oversee contracting and network development staff and external consultants in the development of provider networks for new and expansion markets • Monitor performance, develop, and implement business solutions to address process and quality gaps, and communicate network strategy and planning • Ability to travel

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, related field or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of combined contracting, network development or provider relations experience
  • Previous experience in Medicaid/Medicare contracting and negotiating hospital, large physician groups and ancillary service agreements
  • Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Applicants must be in the state of Illinois to be considered for this position.

Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • health insurance
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • tuition reimbursement
  • paid time off plus holidays
  • flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

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