Remote Dental Network Contract Manager & Recruiter

UNKNOWN; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Dental Network Contractor to develop and maintain a geographically competitive dental network, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective, broad access for customers and partners.

The role involves evaluating and negotiating contracts, building strong provider relationships, and ensuring a balanced mix of specialties within the network. Remote work is possible for those in EST time zones, with occasional travel as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a network management-related role.
• 1+ years of experience in performing network adequacy analysis.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willing and able to travel 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and recruit dental providers to multiple UHC Dental Networks.
• Work to achieve industry discounts with onboarding of new providers.
• Use pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise.
• Investigate non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others.
• Work exclusively within a specific knowledge area.
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines.
• Provide explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise.
• Have reliable transportation.

Skills

Network management

Contracting

Provider services

Claims systems

MS Office

Travel 30%

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Dental Network Contractor to develop and maintain a geographically competitive dental network, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective, broad access for customers and partners.

The role involves evaluating and negotiating contracts, building strong provider relationships, and ensuring a balanced mix of specialties within the network. Remote work is possible for those in EST time zones, with occasional travel as required.