Remote Dental Network Partnerships Manager

Guardian Life; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Network Partnership Specialist to manage day-to-day operations of key account leasing relationships and coordinate provider communications. The role supports audits, credentialing, and regulatory activities, including Medicare-related standards, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure strong performance and timely issue resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in provider relations or network management, strong written and verbal

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.

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.

Skills

Provider relations

Network management

Healthcare operations

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

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 manage day-to-day operations of key account leasing relationships and coordinate provider communications. The role supports audits, credentialing, and regulatory activities, including Medicare-related standards, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure strong performance and timely issue resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in provider relations or network management, strong written and verbal