Provider Relations Specialist Jobs in Kentucky
Provider Relations Specialist jobs in Kentucky are consistently active, with demand concentrated in managed care, Medicaid, and employer-sponsored health plans across a state where payer and health system growth continues to outpace many regional markets. Most hiring is centered in Louisville, Lexington, and the Cincinnati border corridor, where organizations like Humana, Anthem Kentucky, and Norton Healthcare maintain large provider network operations. The most in-demand specialties include Medicaid managed care contracting, credentialing coordination, and network adequacy compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Marketing Coordinator/ Appointment Setter
Want the opportunity of a lifetime with no downside risk? Local Financial Planning Firm is seeking a motivated candidate to join our well-established team!
Our main goal is to help people who are in or nearing retirement, build a strategy based on their specific goals, to help enable them to generate renewable streams of income for their retirement. If you want to genuinely help people protect their hard-earned assets, while creating a career path and building your financial future, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
The Marketing Coordinator/ Appointment Scheduler will be responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership and management of all marketing communications activities using multiple channels. The purpose of this position is to increase both brand awareness and our customer base. This position will encompass the following:
· Marketing
· Business Development
· Appointment-Setting
· Communications
· Networking
· Organizational Skills
· Sales
· Time Management
· Social Media
· Drip Marketing
Key Responsibilities
· Build our brands, position market share via creativity and leadership within communication channels such as website, event planning, press releases, advertising, electronic/social media, direct mail, sales calls, etc.
· Provide marketing communication expertise in working with Operations Manager to initiate, create, define, and develop tools, lead generation programs, support materials and marketing campaigns
· Manage all inbound and outbound call volume, with the goal of setting appointments for in house advisors.
· Promote referrals through client interaction
· Develop and maintain prospect campaigns via electronic/social media
· Promote, plan and attend referral and prospecting events
· Perform post-event follow-up activities with attendees and schedule appointments
· Make daily appointment confirmation calls to prospective clients
· Manage and coordinate internal advisors’ calendars with clients and potential clients
· Ensure that prospective client information is entered into the CRM
· Track, assess and report the status of specific business metrics
· Identify local networking opportunities and speaking events
· Ability to be on the phone for 50 - 60% of the day.
Qualifications & Skills
· Degree in marketing, communications, or business desired, but priority will be given to related work experience
· Excellent communication and customer service skills
· Experience working in a financial group desired
· Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential clients
· Ability to market to existing and potential clients in person and by telephone
· Persistent with an entrepreneurial viewpoint to build a client base
· Effective time management
· Ability to be on the phone for 50 - 60% of the day.
· Ambitious with a sense of urgency and initiative; proactive vs. reactive
· Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Canva, Adobe, Photoshop, WordPress and other Internet applications
This is a full-time, in office position offering a competive benefits plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Experience:
- Sales : 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Marketing Coordinator/ Appointment Setter
Want the opportunity of a lifetime with no downside risk? Local Financial Planning Firm is seeking a motivated candidate to join our well-established team!
Our main goal is to help people who are in or nearing retirement, build a strategy based on their specific goals, to help enable them to generate renewable streams of income for their retirement. If you want to genuinely help people protect their hard-earned assets, while creating a career path and building your financial future, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
The Marketing Coordinator/ Appointment Scheduler will be responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership and management of all marketing communications activities using multiple channels. The purpose of this position is to increase both brand awareness and our customer base. This position will encompass the following:
· Marketing
· Business Development
· Appointment-Setting
· Communications
· Networking
· Organizational Skills
· Sales
· Time Management
· Social Media
· Drip Marketing
Key Responsibilities
· Build our brands, position market share via creativity and leadership within communication channels such as website, event planning, press releases, advertising, electronic/social media, direct mail, sales calls, etc.
· Provide marketing communication expertise in working with Operations Manager to initiate, create, define, and develop tools, lead generation programs, support materials and marketing campaigns
· Manage all inbound and outbound call volume, with the goal of setting appointments for in house advisors.
· Promote referrals through client interaction
· Develop and maintain prospect campaigns via electronic/social media
· Promote, plan and attend referral and prospecting events
· Perform post-event follow-up activities with attendees and schedule appointments
· Make daily appointment confirmation calls to prospective clients
· Manage and coordinate internal advisors’ calendars with clients and potential clients
· Ensure that prospective client information is entered into the CRM
· Track, assess and report the status of specific business metrics
· Identify local networking opportunities and speaking events
· Ability to be on the phone for 50 - 60% of the day.
Qualifications & Skills
· Degree in marketing, communications, or business desired, but priority will be given to related work experience
· Excellent communication and customer service skills
· Experience working in a financial group desired
· Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential clients
· Ability to market to existing and potential clients in person and by telephone
· Persistent with an entrepreneurial viewpoint to build a client base
· Effective time management
· Ability to be on the phone for 50 - 60% of the day.
· Ambitious with a sense of urgency and initiative; proactive vs. reactive
· Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Canva, Adobe, Photoshop, WordPress and other Internet applications
This is a full-time, in office position offering a competive benefits plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Experience:
- Sales : 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Provider Relations Specialist Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm13
- Amazon1
- GE Appliances1
- Eyecare Partners1
- City of Covington1
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in provider relations specialist jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience working with provider networks, health plans, or managed care organizations
- Familiarity with Kentucky Medicaid managed care regulations and payer contract structures
- Strong knowledge of provider credentialing processes and National Provider Identifier requirements
- Proficiency with contract management systems and healthcare data platforms such as QNXT or Facets
- Excellent communication skills for resolving provider disputes and maintaining ongoing relationships
Provider Relations Specialist Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a provider relations specialist in Kentucky?
Most provider relations specialists in Kentucky enter the role with a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, or business, though some employers accept equivalent experience in managed care or clinical settings. Kentucky does not require a state-issued license specific to this role, but employers strongly prefer candidates familiar with Kentucky Medicaid managed care programs administered through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Certifications in credentialing or managed care, such as those offered through the National Association of Medical Staff Services, can strengthen a candidacy.
Which companies hire provider relations specialists in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring provider relations specialists in Kentucky include State Farm, Amazon, and GE Appliances, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's concentration of major payers and Medicaid managed care contractors in Louisville and Lexington makes it one of the more active states for this role in the South.
Which Kentucky cities have the most provider relations specialist jobs?
The cities with the most provider relations specialist openings in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, and Glasgow. Louisville dominates the market as the headquarters city for Humana and home to large health systems including Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health, while Lexington supports hiring through University of Kentucky HealthCare and regional managed care contractors serving central and eastern Kentucky.
Are there remote provider relations specialist jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and more than many healthcare roles, since provider relations work is largely desk-based and relationship-driven rather than hands-on clinical work. About 14% of provider relations specialist openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the payer industry's broader shift toward distributed teams. Network contracting and provider outreach functions are the most commonly offered in remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a provider relations specialist in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a provider services or member services role at a Kentucky Medicaid managed care plan, where candidates build familiarity with network operations from the ground up. Humana and Anthem Kentucky both run associate-level programs and post entry-level provider services coordinator roles that routinely transition into full provider relations positions. Candidates coming from clinical billing, credentialing, or customer service roles at hospital systems like UK HealthCare or Baptist Health also move into this field successfully. A completed healthcare administration degree or a credentialing certification gives a first-time applicant a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to provider relations specialist jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to provider relations specialist jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings from health plans, managed care organizations, and provider networks across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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