Network Management Specialist

Enable Dental; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with 3% match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Enable Dental, Inc. is expanding its national specialty network to deliver high-quality dental care in mobile settings. The Network Management Specialist will recruit, onboard, and manage specialists in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and related fields, partnering with the COO to drive strategy and execution.

You will own provider relationships, lead negotiations, ensure credentialing readiness, and monitor performance metrics to optimize access and outcomes for patients nationwide.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years in provider recruitment, network development, healthcare contracting, or related roles.
• Dental experience strongly preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple markets and provider pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and build the network of dental specialists.
• Identify priority markets and specialty gaps based on growth strategy and patient demand.
• Onboard and credentialing of high-quality dental specialists.
• Conduct outreach campaigns, manage pipeline tracking, and drive signed agreements.
• Own provider relationships and serve as primary relationship manager for contracted specialists.
• Negotiate compensation and contracts in partnership with leadership.
• Ensure agreements align with margin targets and operational realities.
• Monitor utilization, productivity, case acceptance, and patient access metrics.
• Support market launches and enterprise client expansions.

Skills

Provider recruitment

Network development

Healthcare contracting

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Job description

ABOUT ENABLE DENTAL

Enable Dental is redefining dental care by bringing high-quality, comprehensive services directly to those who need it most-patients in assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, and individuals unable to visit a traditional office. By combining cutting-edge mobile healthcare technology with a compassionate, skilled team, we're improving oral health outcomes and enhancing quality of life for thousands of patients.As a rapidly growing, mission-driven company, we foster a high-performance culture where innovation, accountability, and teamwork drive everything we do. If you're looking for a career with purpose and growth potential, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a high-ownership, relationship-driven Network Management Specialist to recruit, onboard, and manage dental specialists as we build and scale our national specialty network. This role is critical to ensuring our patients have access to high-quality specialty care-including oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and other disciplines-within our mobile care model. You will partner directly with the COO to design and execute our specialist network strategy: identifying target markets, recruiting top-tier providers, negotiating agreements, ensuring credentialing readiness, and driving long-term engagement and performance. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that blends business development, provider relations, contracting, and operational execution.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Recruit & Build the Network
• Identify priority markets and specialty gaps based on growth strategy and patient demand
• Proactively source, recruit, and onboard high-quality dental specialists
• Conduct outreach campaigns, manage pipeline tracking, and drive signed agreements
• Own Provider Relationships
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for contracted specialists
• Ensure alignment on expectations, scheduling, quality standards, and performance metrics
• Address issues quickly and professionally to maintain strong engagement
• Contracting & Negotiation
• Lead compensation discussions and contract execution in partnership with leadership
• Ensure agreements align with margin targets and operational realities
• Credentialing & Readiness
• Partner with operations and credentialing teams to ensure specialists are fully compliant and launch-ready
• Maintain accurate provider data and documentation
• Performance & Optimization
• Monitor utilization, productivity, case acceptance, and patient access metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve specialist engagement and clinical throughput
• Support ongoing optimization of specialty workflows
• Strategic Growth
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights
• Contribute to long-term specialty expansion planning
• Support new market launches and enterprise client expansions

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Direct Impact: Your work directly expands patient access to critical specialty dental care.
• Executive Visibility: You'll report to the COO and play a central role in strategic growth decisions.
• Builder Opportunity: This is not maintenance mode-you'll help design and scale the network from the ground up.
• Mission-Driven Work: We serve patients who otherwise face significant barriers to care.
• High-Growth Environment: Join a company scaling rapidly with meaningful leadership opportunities ahead.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3-7+ years of experience in provider recruitment, network development, healthcare contracting, or related roles
• Experience recruiting or managing healthcare providers (dental experience strongly preferred)
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple markets and provider pipelines simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with comfort reviewing utilization and performance data
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
• Exceptional communication skills - professional, clear, and persuasive
• Bachelor's degree required; healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred

BenefitsPerks: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, a 401(k) plan (with 3% match), Life Insurance, and generous Paid Time Off to help you recharge and thrive

Base salary: $70,000-$80,000 (depending on experience)