Role Snapshot
The Contract Coordinator is accountable to maintain and strengthen WPS provider networks by managing existing provider contracts and prospecting and proposing new contracts based on adequacy needs and financial considerations. The role serves as a liaison between WPS and the provider community.
Hourly Rate of Pay
$23.00-25.00/hourly
Work Location
We are open to remote work in the following approved states:
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
The work hours for this role are 8am-5pm Central Time, Monday-Friday.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or related field OR equivalent post high school education and/or work-related experience.
- Two (2) or more years of customer service experience related to the health insurance industry to include provider contracting, provider relations or healthcare administration.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to prepare and interpret reports (e.g. network analysis, RFP support).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with proven attention to detail.
Remote Work Requirements
- High speed cable or fiber internet.
- Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net).
- Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.
Benefits
- Remote work options available
- Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
- 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)
- Competitive paid time off
- Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1
- Professional and Leadership Development Programs
- Review additional benefits: (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/)
Who We Are
WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for nearly 80 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.
Culture Drives Our Success
WPS’ culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.
We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition.
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Associate degree in business, marketing, healthcare administration or related field; 2+ years customer service in health insurance with provider contracting or relations; strong analytical, communication, organizational skills; high-speed internet for remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- managing provider contracts
- prospecting new contracts
- serving as liaison
Job Details
- Category: Business Operations
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Madison or Colorado or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Indiana or Iowa or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Nebraska or New Jersey or North Carolina or Ohio or South Carolina or Texas or Virginia or Wisconsin
- Salary: USD 47,840 – 52,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About WPS Health Solutions
A not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. — Industry: Healthcare