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Network Configuration Specialist

CVS Health
  • Illinois
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

    Position Summary

    The Network Configuration Specialist applies in-depth knowledge of contracting initiatives and data audits to enhance provider networks, while meeting and exceeding accessibility, compliance, quality, and financial goals. This person conducts routine review, design, and auditing for complex contract and network data, supports recruitment efforts, and collaborates on negotiations as needed.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Assists with establishing and implementing results-based programs and innovative initiatives for the network operations area, under general supervision.
    • Applies in-depth knowledge of the network operations field to offer feedback for decisions and innovation strategies, in an effort to enhance organizational growth and visibility.
    • Implements review, design, loading, and auditing of complex contracts, agreements, amendments, and/or fee schedules in contract management systems to enhance provider networks.
    • Conducts routine research, analysis, and/or audits to identify issues and propose solutions to protect data, contract integrity, and performance.
    • Provides technical expertise for questions regarding contracting and related systems and information contained.
    • Coordinates complex contracting activities and implementation, as well as receipt and processing of contracts and documentation, in addition to pre-and post-signature review of contracts and language modification.
    • Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
    • Performs other duties as needed.

    Required Qualifications

    • 3-5 years of experience working with Medicaid and claims.
    • Demonstrated computer literacy, with an ability to navigate through internal and external computer systems, including Microsoft Excel and SQL.
    • Ability to work standard business hours from Monday-Friday, supporting Central Standard Time.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Ability to effectively participate in a multi-disciplinary team including internal and external participants.
    • Ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze claims, contracts, and state regulations for configuration.
    • Strong customer service skills to coordinate service delivery, including attention to customers, sensitivity to issues, proactive identification, and resolution of issues, in order to promote positive outcomes for members and providers.
    • Working knowledge of skills supporting execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting).
    • Working knowledge of business intelligence.
    • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
    • Ability to collaborate within a team, as well as interdepartmentally.
    • Ability to self-motivate and drive own growth regularly.
    • Bachelor’s degree or specialized training/certification.

    Education

    • High school diploma or GED.

    Anticipated Weekly Hours

    40

    Time Type

    Full time

    Pay Range

    The typical pay range for this role is:

    $46,988.00 - $122,400.00

    This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
     

    Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

    Great benefits for great people

    We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

    This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.


    Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

    We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/08/2026

    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIllinois
    IndustryBiotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://cvshealth.com/

    About Company

    CVS Health offers a world of promising job opportunities across a diverse range of careers in everything from corporate and pharmacy roles to retails positions. No matter where you work at CVS Health, your unique skills, talents and abilities are welcome and valued. We recognize and reward greatness and want our employees to know their work is making a difference in the lives of millions. Join us today. Together we can continue making innovative, high-quality health and pharmacy services safe, affordable and accessible – for all.

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Business Intelligenceunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Contract Analysisunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Contract Processingunmatched
    • Contract Reviewunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Fee Scheduleunmatched
    • Field Trialsunmatched
    • Geographyunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Medicaidunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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