Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst

CVS Health Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst to bridge Aetna and DSOs, guiding dental product strategy and provider contracts across DHMO, PPO and Medicare. You will drive cost-saving analytics, negotiate terms, and coordinate cross-functional resolution of provider concerns.

The role requires 2+ years in provider relations or related fields, travel up to 10%, and a bachelor’s degree. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for account management of DSOs and large dental groups to support network strategic initiatives.
• Negotiates contracts at all organizational levels. Strong emphasis on analysis to develop cost-of-care strategy.
• Solid focus on data analytics to identify cost savings opportunities
• Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve provider issues with the utmost urgency.
• Recruits providers as needed to attain network expansion and meet access needs.
• Communicates early warning signs of potential issues/risks to management.

Skills

Provider relations

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary:

The Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst, is the liaison between Aetna and an assigned group of DSOs. This role acts as a resource for all dental products (DHMO, PPO, Medicare) to DSO leadership and staff, providers, sales, and marketing to aid in the achievement of Aetna Key Performance Measures. This person serves as a subject matter expert, demonstrating a strong understanding of Aetna’s Dental Products and market position. The Senior Analyst negotiates provider contract language and compensation. This role is also responsible to work cross functionally to resolve provider concerns, document resolution, and effectively communicate to all parties.

• Responsible for account management of DSOs and large dental groups to support network strategic initiatives.

• Negotiates contracts at all organizational levels. Strong emphasis on analysis to develop cost-of-care strategy.

• Solid focus on data analytics to identify cost savings opportunities

• Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve provider issues with the utmost urgency.

• Recruits providers as needed to attain network expansion and meet access needs.

• Communicates early warning signs of potential issues/risks to management.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in provider relations, network management, healthcare contracting, dental insurance, or a related healthcare environment.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including manipulation and analysis of data via Excel.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong negotiation expertise.

• Agility and flexibility towards changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years dental provider relations experience.

• DSO experience a plus.

• DHMO product experience.

• Must be able to travel (up to 10%).

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$46,988.00 - $122,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/09/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.