Dental Network Strategist — Contracts & Growth

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst to serve as the liaison between Aetna and DSOs, providing SME on dental products and negotiating provider contracts. You will work cross-functionally to resolve provider concerns and support network expansion.

This full-time role requires 2+ years in provider relations or healthcare contracting, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Travel up to 10% is 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.

Responsibilities

• Account management of DSOs and large dental groups to support network strategic initiatives.
• Negotiates contracts at all organizational levels with focus on cost-of-care strategy.
• Solid focus on data analytics to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve provider issues with 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

Contract negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst to serve as the liaison between Aetna and DSOs, providing SME on dental products and negotiating provider contracts. You will work cross-functionally to resolve provider concerns and support network expansion.

This full-time role requires 2+ years in provider relations or healthcare contracting, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Travel up to 10% is required.