Remote Dental Network Partnerships Lead

Guardian Life; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Network Partnership Specialist to oversee day-to-day management of key account leasing relationships and coordinate provider communications. This remote role supports Medicare-related compliance and audits, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely issue resolution and high partner satisfaction.

You will develop communications, track performance metrics, and assist with audits, credentialing, and regulatory reporting while driving process

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in provider relations, network management, healthcare operations, or related field.
• Knowledge of healthcare provider networks, managed care, dental or medical benefits administration, or third-party administrator relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Medicare Advantage programs or regulated healthcare products.
• Knowledge of provider network leasing, rental networks, or payer-provider relationships.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for assigned key account leasing relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for partner coordination, issue resolution, and ongoing account support.
• Develop and manage provider and partner communications, including network updates, educational materials, operational notices, and responses to inquiries related to participation, reimbursement, network access, and related processes.
• Coordinate and support audit, credentialing, compliance, and regulatory activities, ensuring timely completion of requests, accurate documentation, and adherence to applicable requirements, including Medicare-related standards.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to research and resolve complex provider and partner issues, identify trends and risks, and implement effective solutions that support service excellence and partner satisfaction.
• Maintain operational records, reporting, and tracking mechanisms to monitor account activity, partner requests, compliance obligations, and key performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance the provider experience, strengthen partnership performance, and support the successful growth and administration of leased network relationships.
• Assist team members with inquiries and operational activities related to other network leasing, rental partnerships and repricing.
• Provide cross-functional support during periods of increased volume, special projects, or partner implementations.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives aimed at strengthening partner relationships, provider engagement, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Provider relations

Healthcare networks

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Reporting tools

Job description

Guardian Life is seeking a Network Partnership Specialist to oversee day-to-day management of key account leasing relationships and coordinate provider communications. This remote role supports Medicare-related compliance and audits, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely issue resolution and high partner satisfaction.

You will develop communications, track performance metrics, and assist with audits, credentialing, and regulatory reporting while driving process