Network Contracting Specialist

Network Contracting Specialist

This position plays a critical role in building and maintaining Devoted Health’s Medicare Advantage provider network. This role is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and executing provider contracts within an assigned geographic region. It is well-suited for someone who enjoys relationship-building, navigating healthcare systems, and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

This is an opportunity to develop deep expertise in provider network contracting while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to support market growth and network adequacy. Innovation, independence, sound judgment, and confidence are key competencies for success in this role.

Responsibilities & Impact will include:

• Identify and engage healthcare providers who are a strong fit for the Devoted Health network through targeted outreach and relationship development.
• Build, expand and maintain a high-quality provider network within an assigned geographic territory.
• Represent Devoted Health to prospective providers by clearly communicating our mission, model, and network expectations.
• Guide providers through the contracting process, including education on terms, requirements, and next steps.
• Facilitate the provider contracting process by preparing and routing standard agreements in alignment with approved templates and pricing guidelines.
• Coordinate contract execution activities, including tracking required documentation, managing workflows, and facilitating timely signatures.
• Use relevant data, market insights, and provider information to analyze issues, support negotiations, and contribute to resolving contracting challenges in collaboration with leadership.
• Prioritize assigned contracting activities within established guidelines, exercising sound judgment and escalating questions or risks as appropriate to meet deadlines and performance goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Network Operations, Credentialing, Finance, and Market teams to surface issues and drive resolution.
• Maintain accurate documentation and status tracking within internal systems.
• Contribute to broader Network Development initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required skills and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed.

Desired skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Healthcare, health insurance, or provider contracting experience.
• Understanding of Medicare Advantage programs, network requirements, and provider contracting models is a plus.
• Sales, business development, or relationship-management background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfort working across multiple systems and tools simultaneously.
• Ability to make timely, independent decisions within established guidelines.

Key skills/competency

• Network Development
• Provider Contracting
• Medicare Advantage
• Negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Outreach
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Healthcare Regulations