Provider Recruiter (Temporary)

Central California Alliance for Health (Remote)•Mariposa County, California, CA

1d•$36 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary position with an estimated assignment length until December 31, 2026, subject to business needs. While the assignment is with the Alliance, the selected candidate will be an employee of a temporary employment agency. The role requires regular in-community presence within the Alliance service counties, specifically in or within a commutable distance of Mariposa & Merced counties.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare provider recruitment and network development
Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, including hospitals, clinics, medical groups, and specialty provider types
Knowledge of managed care concepts and provider network adequacy requirements
Knowledge of provider credentialing, contracting, and onboarding processes
Knowledge of research, analysis, and reporting methods
Knowledge of California Medi-Cal program and related regulations
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
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
Included at least two years of provider recruitment experience
Included 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.

Nice To Haves

Strong regional provider network knowledge
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 effectively manage competing priorities and maintain strong follow-through while supporting a high volume of provider communications and activities
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across phone, email, virtual, and in-person interactions
Understanding of healthcare market dynamics and provider access challenges across regional communities and specialty areas
Comfortable working both independently in the field and collaboratively with internal teams
Experience identifying provider network gaps and recruiting providers across a range of specialties, including hard-to-fill specialty areas

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