Provider Network Development Specialist (Temporary)

About the role

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go until December 31, 2026. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

Regular in-community requirements within the Alliance service counties. You will be expected to be in or within a commutable distance of Mariposa & Merced counties.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and coordinates professional level healthcare provider recruitment efforts and related activities
• Facilitates the onboarding process for new providers
• Performs research and analysis related to provider network requirements and to identify opportunities for network expansion
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• The ideal candidate brings strong regional provider network knowledge and experience working directly with healthcare providers in Merced and Mariposa county areas.
• Experience in provider-facing roles within managed care, provider relations, provider recruitment, contracting, or network development
• Understanding of provider recruitment, negotiation, onboarding, credentialing, and contracting processes
• Ability to develop and implement effective provider recruitment and outreach strategies
• Ability to build and maintain positive, professional provider relationships through proactive communication and follow-up
• Ability to identify provider priorities and effectively communicate how the Alliance can support their practice and patient population
• Ability to apply sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills in provider recruitment activities
• Ability to analyze provider network needs and identify opportunities for expansion and improved access to care
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple provider engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Science, or a related field
• Minimum of four years of experience in a managed care environment performing provider network development, provider relations, and/or provider contracting activities, which included at least two years of provider recruitment experience and some experience working with Medi-Cal
• A Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying.

Other Information

• We are in a hybrid work environment, and the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (this is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed). Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options.

Compensation Information

• Zone 1 Pay Range: $38 - $42
• Zone 2 Pay Range: $36 - $40

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Amble Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• RoBust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

About Us

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer