[Hiring] Staff Dentist @Liberty Dental Plan Careers

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Dentist (1099 Independent Contractor) to support Utilization Management (UM) and Utilization Review (UR) functions across our dental plans. This is a fully remote, non-clinical, review-focused role ideal for dentists who want to apply their clinical expertise to drive quality, compliance, and appropriate care delivery at scale.

In this role, you will perform clinical reviews of claims, prior authorizations, and referrals across Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid lines of business, helping ensure regulatory compliance, cost-effective care, and high-quality oral health outcomes.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active, unrestricted dental license in good standing in a U.S. state
• Minimum:
  • 4+ years practicing as a dentist
  • 2+ years experience with claims review, utilization management, or payer-side dentistry preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Dental coding and clinical guidelines
  • Managed care and reimbursement systems
  • Medical necessity criteria and adjudication processes
• Ability to interpret radiographs and dental records
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills
• Current professional malpractice insurance required (must be maintained throughout the contract period)

Requirements

• Work Type: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)
• Contract Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Duration: 6-month assignment with potential for extension
• Schedule: Flexible, based on business needs
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted dental license in California or New Jersey is required; candidates without one of these state licenses will not be considered

Benefits

• Fully remote opportunity with flexible scheduling
• Apply your clinical expertise beyond the operatory
• Influence care quality and outcomes at a population level
• Work on meaningful, mission-driven initiatives
• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and business needs