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# Provider Network Manager

- **Company:** Elevance Health
- **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Link, Network Administration
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/98896820FBC74E0EA4FBA187865BA538/job/

## About the Role

* Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience in contracting, provider relations, provider servicing; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

 * Provider contracting and negotiation experience.
 * Provider network management experience.
 * Behavioral health experience preferred.
 * Knowledge of value-based care and Kansas market preferred.
 * Data analysis and reporting experience.
 * Medicaid, Medicare, or Commercial network and experience.
 * Candidates must reside in Kansas and be within a reasonable commuting distance of an Elevance Health PulsePoint office.

## Description

The Provider Network Manager develops the provider network through contract negotiations (language and rates), relationship development, and servicing., Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

How will you make an impact:

 * Primary focus of this role is contracting and negotiating contract terms.
 * Typically works with less-complex to complex providers.
 * Providers may include, but are not limited to, smaller institutional providers, professional providers with more complex contracts, medical groups, physician groups, small hospitals that are not part of a health system, ancillary providers, providers in areas with increased competition or where greater provider education around managed care concepts is required.
 * Contracts may involve non-standard arrangements that require a moderate level of negotiation skills.
 * Value based concepts understanding.
 * Fee schedules can be customized.
 * Works with increased independence and requires increased use of judgment and discretion.
 * May work on cross-functional projects requiring collaboration with other key areas.
 * Serves as a communication link between professional providers and the company.
 * Conducts more complex negotiations and drafts documents.
 * Assists in preparing financial projections and conducting analysis as required.


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