Associate Provider Contract Specialist

Sanford Health
Fargo, ND, US
Posted Mar 30, 2026

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest\-growing not\-for\-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Remote ND (Fargo)

Location: Fargo, ND

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Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40\.00

Salary Range: $21\.50 \- $34\.50

Job Summary

Works in cooperation with the Provider Contract Specialists and other department and organizational colleagues to deliver superior service to the health plans comprehensive network of affiliated health care providers. This individual is responsible to assist in the provider affiliation and contracting activities for hospital, professional, vendor, care system and/or ancillary providers including: coordination of the provider affiliation and termination process, provider outreach for contractual and regulatory requirements, contract document and timeline management, as well as accreditation initiatives.

Coordinates the provider affiliation process and incorporates into an affiliation recommendation in alignment with affiliation standards. Assists in management of the provider termination process, including reporting and internal communications. Partners with Provider Contract Specialist(s) to prepare standard provider contract documents, then tracks provider contracts and amendments from initial draft to full execution. Uploads and catalogs all executed contracts in the contract management database.

Coordinates meetings with Business Configuration and Provider Contract Specialists for contract implementation and is present to document implementation plans. Collaborates with credentialing and business configuration staff to implement negotiated contracts and ensure accurate information is entered into the credentialing and payment software. Develops and maintains a contract inventory tool to ensure contract deadlines and requirements are satisfied. Develops and maintains a standard provider reimbursement documentation structure.

Conducts initial and follow\-up outreach to providers for standard delegated credentialing amendment contracting.

Qualifications

Associate degree or 60\+ credits in health care, business, marketing, education, or related field, required.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, health care, finance, or related field, preferred.

Two years’ experience in a medical group practice or health insurance/Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) environment. Experience with data entry, customer service, claims processing, billing, provider relations, credentialing or contracting. Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full\-time and part\-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home\-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1\-877\-673\-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre\-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R\-0255463

Job Function: Legal and Compliance

Featured: No

Job Details

Job Type

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