Vendor Coordinator

Position Purpose:
Provides direct interaction with vendors and acts as a liaison with vendors and internal departments.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

• Provides timely response and resolution to all vendor inquiries.
• Completes authorization entry for vendor services when appropriate.
• Monitors SharePoint, fax queues and MCS work queues, and corrects any issues resulting from these monitoring activities.
• Assists with the completion of vendor reports.
• Assists with the review of monthly and quarterly vendor compliance reporting.
• Prepares and reviews vendor audit universe(s) for CMS submission.
• Conducts audits on vendor activities.
• Participates in Joint Operating Committee (JOC) meetings with vendors.
• Gathers and analyzes vendor performance metrics.
• Acts as vendor liaison between internal departments.
• Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Responsibilities:
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:
Required: An Associate's Degree in a related field
Preferred: A Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Candidate Experience: Required 1+ year of experience in vendor administrations, utilization management operation administration or office administration

New Hampshire is the preferred location for this position, but the hiring team is open to hiring someone working remotely anywhere in the United States. This new hire will be required to work a schedule that aligns with Eastern Time business hours and to travel to New Hampshire occasionally.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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