[Hiring] Network Contract Manager / Dental Recruiter @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

The Dental Network Contractor develops the provider network yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management, and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining solid business relationships with the providers in the network and ensuring the network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties.

If you are located in EST time zone - New England, Mid-Atlantic and/or SE Region of the US, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts and recruit dental providers to multiple UHC Dental Networks
• Work to achieve industry discounts with onboarding of new providers
• Use pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
• Investigate non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others
• Work exclusively within a specific knowledge area
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Provide explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise
• Have reliable transportation

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a network management-related role, such as contracting or provider services
• 1+ years of experience in performing network adequacy analysis
• Intermediate level of knowledge of claims processing systems and guidelines
• Proficient utilizing MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Willing and able to travel 30% of the time
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Requirements

• Experience using financial models and analysis to negotiate rates with providers
• Knowledge of Medicare and Commercial Plans
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and working well with others
• Proven excellent customer service skills
• Proven ability to work in high stress, high goal oriented environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)