CVS Health

Network Configuration Specialist

CVS Health$46K — $122K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Illinois, US
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience with Medicaid and claims
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL
  • Ability to work standard business hours supporting Central Standard Time

Responsibilities

  • Assist in establishing and implementing results-oriented network programs
  • Provide feedback on network operations for innovation strategies
  • Implement review and auditing of contracts in management systems
  • Conduct research and audits to ensure data integrity and performance
  • Offer technical expertise on contracting and related systems
  • Coordinate complex contract activities and reviews
  • Coach junior colleagues in processes and techniques

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Additional resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Full Job Description
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.

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: 06/18/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

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300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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