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How much do provider network assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for provider network assistant in the United States is $19.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a provider network assistant?

A Provider Network Assistant is a healthcare professional who supports the management and maintenance of a health insurance provider network. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with provider credentialing, updating records, handling provider inquiries, and helping ensure that the network meets quality and regulatory standards. They serve as a liaison between healthcare providers and insurance companies, working to resolve issues and facilitate smooth operations within the network. This role is essential for maintaining accurate provider information and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a provider network assistant?

A Provider Network Assistant needs strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with healthcare administration, usually supported by a high school diploma or associate degree. Proficiency in database management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and healthcare claims or credentialing software is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills help build effective relationships with providers and internal teams. These abilities are essential for accurately maintaining provider data, ensuring compliance, and supporting efficient healthcare network operations.

What are some typical challenges provider network assistants face when supporting provider credentialing processes?

Provider Network Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of documentation, ensuring all provider information is accurate and up-to-date, and meeting tight deadlines imposed by regulatory agencies. Additionally, they must coordinate effectively with both providers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies or gather missing information. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential to avoid delays in the credentialing process and maintain compliance with industry standards.

What is the difference between Provider Network Assistant vs Provider Relations Coordinator?

AspectProvider Network AssistantProvider Relations Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer certifications in healthcare or communication
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, healthcare facilities, insurance companiesOffice environment, healthcare provider offices, insurance organizations
Employer & Industry UsageHealth insurance companies, healthcare networksHealth insurance companies, healthcare provider organizations
Common Search & ComparisonProvider Network Assistant vs Provider Relations Coordinator

The Provider Network Assistant primarily supports the provider network operations by assisting with data entry, credentialing, and administrative tasks. In contrast, the Provider Relations Coordinator focuses on building and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers, handling communication, and resolving issues. While both roles work within healthcare and insurance settings, the Assistant role is more administrative, whereas the Coordinator role emphasizes relationship management and communication.

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Infographic showing various Provider Network Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,672 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Provider Network Development Analyst

Sioux Falls, SD • On-site

Avera Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Avera Healthexternal

$58K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Location:
Avera Health Broadband Lane
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$58,240.00 - $87,360.00
Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
The Provider Network Development Analyst is responsible for maintaining a current and comprehensive knowledge of geographic market differences which may influence how providers are contracted. The position serves as the primary source of network recruitment planning to drive understanding of the Avera Health Plans Network capabilities and benefits with the objective to secure participation and signed agreements with providers. The Provider Network Development Analyst will assist in the development of network expansion activities and contracting target lists. Comprehension of provider data, service areas and adequacy requirements, regulatory compliance with a deep understanding on the impact to sales activities, network gaps, along with exceptional communication are imperative for success. Acts as subject matter expert (SME), serves as a resource and mentor for other staff. Maintaining network KPI reports and performance dashboards. The Provider Network Development Analyst will use of analytics, competitor benchmarking, and network adequacy criteria to continually identify network expansion and implement plans to achieve business goals.
What you will do
  • In partnership with your leader, development and implement, network expansion and maintenance strategies, and performance improvement strategies to ensure Avera Health Plans meets its financial performance targets.
  • Support analysis of supplier contracts in the assigned geographic area and maintain comprehensive understanding of a variety of provider networks (including narrow networks, self-funded networks, employer specific networks and comprehensive or PPO networks).
  • Assist with the development, implementation of broad based, tiered and narrow network products and value-based contract arrangements and plays a critical role in increasing brand awareness with providers by identifying, researching, vetting and developing an assessment of the provider and business landscape.
  • Produce annual network adequacy reports, templates and Health Service Delivery (HSD) tables to support successful product filings and development. Lend support and network expertise to Business Development, Product and Sales teams in ad-hoc network analysis reporting including access and disruption reports for employer groups and RFP work. Deliver dashboard reporting to demonstrate network adequacy, expansion and performance reporting to leadership that communicates to local market teams applicable updates regarding contracting efforts and results.
  • Track network adequacy across all service areas and Assist the Vice President of Network Development, Provider Relations and Contracting in partnering with the Sales, Account Management, Population Health and Product teams to identify supplemental network providers and ideas for network development/contracting efforts to produce networks that enhance sales activities and promote growth of Avera Health Plans.
  • Promote activities to achieve the overall strategy and objectives of the Network Services department, promoting Avera Health Plans integration conversations with existing and potential provider groups.
  • Responsible for accurate provider database management and regular updates to the provider data source of truth that supports network adequacy, disruption and access reporting.
  • Identify and research resources for developing specialist, primary care and behavioral health leads for new business areas and gaps in a comprehensive provider network and limited networks as designed by product offerings.
  • Conduct initial outreach and telephone communication which identify provider interest and qualifies them for contracting activities. Analyze complex variables and recommend most appropriate contracting process.
  • Execute on special projects as assigned.

Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's
  • Minimum of five years experience in the health care industry

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
  • Minimum of three years of applicable experience with health insurance with focus on provider relations, contracting and credentialing.

Expectations and Standards
  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
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About Avera Health

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Avera Health, based in Sioux Falls, SD, US, is a significant player in the healthcare industry. This notable network of healthcare providers, hospitals, and health facilities serves over a million people across five Midwestern states. The health network was formed with the 1994 partnership of the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, with its roots in compassionate service dating back to the late 1800s. Renowned for its commitment to providing excellent care and improving the health of individuals and communities, it has made significant strides in the medical field. Notable achievements include consistently high rankings in the top 15% of U.S. hospitals for clinical performance and patient outcomes.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Sioux Falls, SD, US

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