How to hire a network coordinator

How to hire a network coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step network coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a network coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new network coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your network coordinator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a network coordinator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a network coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a network coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list presents network coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Network Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Network Coordinator	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$18-33
   System Technician	A system technician is a professional responsible for supporting users with issues related to the computer system. System technicians conduct appropriate diagnostics on computer issues and must be able to explain technical issues to clients or team members... Show more	$12-32
   Information Technology Administrator	An Information Technology (IT) administrator is a professional responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of an organization's IT systems and ensuring that the systems are running effectively. IT administrators must conduct consistent analyses of the computer system and install updates when needed... Show more	$24-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Community Resources
   • Provider Contracts
   • Troubleshoot
   • Medicaid
   • Network Hardware
   • Network Management
   • RF
   • Provider Issues
   • CMS
   • Network Operations
   • Technical Assistance
   • Primary Care
   • Medicare
   • Health Plan

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage installation and acceptance of ip-base PBX as part of statewide pilot.
   • Coordinate marketing brainstorming meetings, prepare minutes, manage project follow-up, and create summary PowerPoint presentations.
   • Ensure business continuity by managing and monitoring all infrastructure backups, and notifying business partners of fail backup jobs.
   • Construct spreadsheets for calculating and reporting data from warehouse management system, and manage equipment database for entire distribution center.
   • Manage project to maximize available bandwidth and throughput by implementing QOS technologies including compression, traffic shaping and priority/custom queuing.
   • Rectify inaccurate demographics and troubleshoot provider issues.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your network coordinator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A network coordinator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a network coordinator in Idaho may be lower than in California, and an entry-level network coordinator usually earns less than a senior-level network coordinator. Additionally, a network coordinator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average network coordinator salary

   $51,971yearly

   $24.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level network coordinator salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average network coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$63,402	$30
   2	New York	$58,569	$28
   3	Massachusetts	$55,540	$27
   4	Washington	$55,441	$27
   5	New Jersey	$54,104	$26
   6	Rhode Island	$54,072	$26
   7	Virginia	$52,970	$25
   8	Minnesota	$52,174	$25
   9	New Mexico	$52,151	$25
   10	North Carolina	$52,041	$25
   11	Wisconsin	$51,938	$25
   12	Maryland	$51,609	$25
   13	Illinois	$51,479	$25
   14	Ohio	$51,322	$25
   15	Pennsylvania	$51,080	$25
   16	Louisiana	$49,868	$24
   17	Colorado	$47,453	$23
   18	Texas	$47,309	$23
   19	New Hampshire	$46,725	$22
   20	Florida	$46,186	$22

   Average network coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	MLK Community Healthcare	$63,312	$30.44
   2	Success Academy Charter Schools	$61,094	$29.37
   3	Tenet Healthcare	$60,379	$29.03	7
   4	Emerson Hospital	$58,693	$28.22
   5	Appalachian Regional Healthcare	$57,930	$27.85	5
   6	Dean Health Plan	$57,775	$27.78
   7	Centene	$57,411	$27.60	9
   8	Washington State University	$56,649	$27.24
   9	C.R. England	$56,103	$26.97	6
   10	Faith Regional Health Services	$55,895	$26.87
   11	DLH	$55,270	$26.57
   12	Equality Health	$55,091	$26.49
   13	California Montessori Project	$54,593	$26.25
   14	Bowen Engineering	$54,448	$26.18
   15	AmeriHealth Caritas	$54,360	$26.13	16
   16	Ohio State University Medical Center	$54,153	$26.04
   17	Knowesis	$54,145	$26.03	1
   18	National Geographic	$54,010	$25.97
   19	Unite Us	$53,857	$25.89
   20	St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc	$53,624	$25.78

4. Writing a network coordinator job description

   A job description for a network coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a network coordinator job description:

   Network coordinator job description example

   The Provider Network Coordinator I is responsible for the integrity of the data in the provider database system.
   Essential Functions:
   Responsible for the integrity of the data in the provider database system Accurately load provider records for all products and markets into the provider database for use by various internal departments, providers, and our member community Ensure all participating providers have successfully completed credentialing and contracting prior to loading; work with the appropriate team to meet these requirements when necessary Ensure valid documentation is available prior to loading or performing maintenance on provider records and collaborate with various functions to resolve issues when necessary Meet aggressive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for processing data Adhere to requirements established by external governing bodies such as various state or federal entities Accurately track daily activities through detail workflow queues to meet established productivity and timeliness standards Research and resolve provider data inquiries for various internal departments Respond to emails, phone calls and written requests from providers and internal customers while providing consistent and clear communication Serve as a subject-matter expert for the provider database system content and logic behind daily processing Communicate effectively with various internal departments to enhance cross-functional awareness, promote process improvements and to identify issues Continually evaluate current processes for improvement opportunities, submit potential enhancements to management, and participate in process improvement activities Assist in various mandatory projects such as data cleanup, workflow revisions, upkeep of maintenance and other projects as assigned Perform any other job duties as requested
   
   Education and Experience:
   Minimum of High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) is required Associates Degree in a healthcare related field is preferred Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a managed care environment is preferred Experience using Cactus and Facets is preferred
   
   Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
   Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.High speed and accurate data entry skills Knowledge of Medicaid & Medicare managed care is preferred Solid verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and within a team environment Time management skills Critical listening and thinking skills Solid decision making/problem solving skills Attention to detail Customer-service oriented
   
   Licensure and Certification:
   None
   
   Working Conditions:
   General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
   
   Organization Level Competencies
   Leveraging FeedbackCustomer OrientationValuing DifferencesManaging WorkEarning TrustQuality OrientationAdaptabilityInfluencingCollaborating
   
   This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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5. Post your job

   To find network coordinators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any network coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level network coordinators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find network coordinator candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit network coordinators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview network coordinator candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new network coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the network coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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