Provider Network Development Specialist (Temporary)

We believe every candidate deserves thoughtful consideration. That’s why we do not use AI or automated systems to review applications. Every application is reviewed by a real human member of our team. Because we take the time to give each submission the attention it deserves, our review process may take a little longer — and we genuinely appreciate your patience as we work through applications carefully and respectfully. 

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, we do give priority to those who live in, or near, our service counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa. Our mission of accessible, quality health care guided by local innovation leads everything we do, and having team members who are connected to the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment. 

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.

Reporting to the Provider Network Development Manager, this position:

• 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

The ideal candidate brings strong regional provider network knowledge and experience working directly with healthcare providers in Merced and Mariposa county areas.

Additionally, the ideal candidate:

• Has experience in provider-facing roles within managed care, provider relations, provider recruitment, contracting, or network development
• Understands provider recruitment, negotiation, onboarding, credentialing, and contracting processes
• Can effectively manage competing priorities and maintain strong follow-through while supporting a high volume of provider communications and activities
• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills across phone, email, virtual, and in-person interactions
• Understands healthcare market dynamics and provider access challenges across regional communities and specialty areas
• Is comfortable working both independently in the field and collaboratively with internal teams
• Has experience identifying provider network gaps and recruiting providers across a range of specialties, including hard-to-fill specialty areas

To read the full position description and list of requirements, click here.

• Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of healthcare provider recruitment and network development
  • Healthcare delivery systems, including hospitals, clinics, medical groups, and specialty provider types
  • Managed care concepts and provider network adequacy requirements
  • Provider credentialing, contracting, and onboarding processes
  • Research, analysis, and reporting methods
  • California Medi-Cal program and related regulations
• Ability to:
  • Develop and implement effective provider recruitment and outreach strategies
  • Build and maintain positive, professional provider relationships through proactive communication and follow-up
  • Identify provider priorities and effectively communicate how the Alliance can support their practice and patient population
  • Apply sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills in provider recruitment activities
  • Analyze provider network needs and identify opportunities for expansion and improved access to care
  • Prioritize tasks and manage multiple provider engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Interpret, apply, and explain policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and guidelines
• Education and Experience:
  • 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.

• 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. 

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. 

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet.

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

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.