Job Overview
Location
Remote-IA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
May 5, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Contract Negotiator II at Centene Corporation, you will play a critical role in expanding and maintaining the provider network that serves 28 million members across the United States, directly impacting access to quality healthcare in Iowa and surrounding regions.
- • Your day-to-day responsibilities include recruiting physicians, hospitals, and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements, leading end-to-end recruitment efforts, ensuring contracts are complete and accurate, facilitating provider setup and contract configuration for proper claims adjudication, identifying potential providers based on geographic and specialty needs, coordinating with internal teams and providers to maintain compliance, and performing other duties as assigned while adhering to all corporate policies and standards.
- • You will join a diversified, national healthcare organization committed to transforming community health, where your work supports Centene’s mission of improving lives through innovative, accessible care, with the flexibility of a remote role based in Iowa and occasional travel for provider and internal meetings.
- • In this role, you will develop expertise in healthcare contracting, provider relations, and regulatory compliance, gaining valuable experience in negotiating complex agreements, navigating state and federal healthcare programs (such as Medicaid and Medicare), and building strategic partnerships that strengthen regional healthcare networks.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- • 2+ years of experience in contracting, contract analysis, provider relations, or provider settings within a hospital, physician’s office, or group environment
- • Familiarity with State and/or Federal healthcare programs, particularly Medicaid and Medicare, is preferred
- • Must reside in Iowa or a nearby bordering state due to occasional travel requirements across the state
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive pay ranging from $56,200 to $101,000 per year, adjusted based on skills, experience, and qualifications
- • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays
- • Flexible work arrangements supporting remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules with a focus on workplace flexibility
Skills & Technologies
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed-care enterprise that arranges health-benefit programs for government-sponsored and privately insured individuals. Operating across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, the company focuses on under-insured and uninsured populations through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace offerings. Its services include behavioral health, pharmacy benefits, vision, dental, telehealth, and in-house clinical programs. Centene partners with physicians, hospitals, and community organizations to coordinate cost-effective care, emphasizing data analytics and value-based reimbursement models. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, it serves more than 25 million members, positioning itself as a leading intermediary between payers and healthcare providers.
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