Dental Network Relations Lead - Contracts & Analytics

CVS Health Corporation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking a Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst to serve as the liaison between Aetna and DSOs, providing SME guidance on dental products and market position. You will negotiate contracts, resolve provider concerns, and drive cross-functional collaboration to meet performance metrics.

The role emphasizes cost-of-care strategies, data-driven decisions, and expanding the provider network to improve access while maintaining high quality care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in provider relations, network management, healthcare contracting, dental insurance, or related healthcare field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Agility and flexibility to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage DSOs and large dental groups to support network initiatives.
• Negotiate provider contracts at multiple organizational levels.
• Use data analytics to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve provider issues.
• Recruit providers to expand the network and meet access needs.

Skills

Provider relations

Network management

Healthcare contracting

Dental insurance

Negotiation

Agility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

CVS Health Corporation is seeking a Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst to serve as the liaison between Aetna and DSOs, providing SME guidance on dental products and market position. You will negotiate contracts, resolve provider concerns, and drive cross-functional collaboration to meet performance metrics.

The role emphasizes cost-of-care strategies, data-driven decisions, and expanding the provider network to improve access while maintaining high quality care.