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How much do provider partnership associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for provider partnership associate in the United States is $141,209.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $212,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a provider partnership associate do?

A Provider Partnership Associate is responsible for building and maintaining relationships between a healthcare organization and its network of providers, such as doctors, clinics, or hospitals. They help onboard new providers, ensure ongoing communication, and address any issues or concerns that arise. Their duties often include contract management, data analysis, and supporting providers to ensure compliance with organizational standards. This role is essential in ensuring a smooth collaboration between healthcare providers and the organization, ultimately improving patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a provider partnership associate?

To thrive as a Provider Partnership Associate, you need strong relationship management, communication, and analytical skills, often supported by a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems, data analysis tools, and healthcare compliance platforms is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help you build trust and effectively collaborate with providers. These competencies are crucial for fostering productive partnerships, ensuring service quality, and driving organizational growth in a competitive healthcare environment.

What is the difference between Provider Partnership Associate vs Provider Relations Coordinator?

AspectProvider Partnership AssociateProvider Relations Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, healthcare or business backgroundBachelor's degree, healthcare or related field
Work EnvironmentCorporate healthcare setting, partnership developmentHealthcare provider organizations, communication-focused
Employer & Industry UsageHealth insurance companies, healthcare networksHospitals, clinics, healthcare systems
Common Search & ComparisonProvider Partnership Associate vs Provider Relations Coordinator

The Provider Partnership Associate and Provider Relations Coordinator roles both involve working with healthcare providers, but the Partnership Associate focuses more on developing strategic partnerships and collaborations, while the Relations Coordinator emphasizes maintaining provider relationships and communication. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are found in healthcare organizations, but their primary responsibilities differ slightly based on strategic versus operational focus.

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Infographic showing various Provider Partnership Associate job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,209 per year, or $67.9 per hour.

Provider Partnership Associate

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Independence Blue Cross
Insurance Services • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Provider Partnership Associate (PPA)

The Provider Partnership Associate (PPA) will cultivate and maintain relationships with and provide service to institutional and/or professional providers. Institutional providers include all hospitals, hospital systems, and ancillaries. Professional providers include primary care physicians, specialist physicians and all other credentialed health care professionals. Either an institutional or professional provider may also include the understanding and maintenance of alternative payment arrangements, such as ACOs. Independently researches, analyzes, and addresses provider issues and concerns to achieve expected goals/outcomes within the set timeframes. The PPA will be proactive in providing comprehensive education on new products and networks, instruction on clinical initiatives (ACOs, etc.) and other quality programs, and resolution on matters involving claims and/or payments.

Major Activities:

  • Performs research and analysis of all provider issues received both externally and internally. Addresses provider issues and concerns to ensure that expected goals/outcomes are achieved within the set timeframes.
  • Attends onsite, face-to-face, or virtual visits with all provider types and administrators when necessary to communicate changes and provide issue resolution that assists participating providers in the efficient administration of our benefit plans.
  • Develops and delivers provider education and issue resolution in pursuit of network strategies (product portfolio and product changes, payment policy changes, reimbursement methodologies, PEAR/other provider tools, clinical initiatives, etc.).
  • Ensures that key goals and objectives are accomplished in keeping with established priorities and timeframes.
  • Works with Network Operations, or other areas at AmeriHealth New Jersey or FOC to identify and resolve provider issues.
  • Establishes and maintains professional and effective relationships with practice administrators, medical directors, and practitioners to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, applicable State & Federal regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and corporate policies.
  • Provides claims issue resolution from identification/root cause of problem through communication of outcome to provider.
  • Facilitates provider demographic changes with Provider Data Administration.
  • Addresses provider issues using the required ticket and inquiry tracking system processes.
  • Discusses and proposes recommendations to management to support provider engagement strategies and overall provider experience.
  • Completes assigned projects to support corporate initiatives within the timeframe set by management.
  • Supports other members of the team to ensure that service levels and goals are met.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

3-5 years of provider relations, or managed care contracting experience. Claims processing, customer service, and/or managed care experience preferred.

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Current state driver's license.

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.


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