Network Support Specialist

Guardian Life; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Network Support Specialist to support provider networks by outbound outreach, updating records, and ensuring data integrity across systems. Fully remote/mobile position nationwide.

You will collaborate with teams, resolve complex inquiries, and contribute to efficient processes while delivering excellent service to providers and internal colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with web-based systems and multiple platforms.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound outreach to providers via phone and email to confirm demographic and directory information.
• Update source systems and provider records to maintain data integrity for compliance.
• Review records, generate reports, and respond to inquiries within turnaround timelines.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex issues with updates.
• Contribute to new workflows to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Support special project work and mandatory updates required by contracts and compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Web-based systems

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team work

Adapt to changing priorities

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fully Remote

Remote - United States

Full time

R000110382

Position Summary

Do you enjoy building strong relationships, solving problems, and delivering exceptional service? As a Network Support Specialist, you will support Guardian's network of providers by responding to external partners and internal associates with timely, accurate service and record maintenance. You will play an important role in supporting provider network stability, data integrity, and compliance by conducting outreach, updating provider records, and collaborating across departments to enhance the customer experience.

You are

A collaborative, customer-focused professional who can adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining accuracy in a production- and quality-driven environment. You communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment, take ownership of your work, and represent Guardian professionally with providers, internal associates, and cross-functional partners.

You have

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working in web-based systems and across multiple systems.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a production- and quality-driven environment.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships across business functions.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, feedback, personal growth, and embracing change.
• Call center experience

You will

• Conduct outbound outreach to dental offices, primarily through phone calls and follow-up emails, to confirm demographic, practice, and directory information in support of state-specific requirements.
• Update source systems and provider records to maintain data integrity and support compliance requirements based on outreach outcomes.
• Review and update records, provide reports, and respond to inquiries from multiple email boxes within department turnaround timelines.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex inquiries and escalated issues, including providing status updates to the Team Leader as needed.
• Contribute to new and updated workflows that drive consistency, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
• Support specialty project work outside day-to-day responsibilities, including generating rosters, making external calls, and completing mandatory updates required by contracts and compliance.

Reporting Relationships

As our Network Support Specialist, you will report to the Team Leader of Network Services.

Location

This is a mobile position.

Salary Range:

$42,830.00 - $64,250.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] . Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.

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