Remote Dental Network Partnerships Specialist

Guardian Life; Montpelier (VT); 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 Guardian's key account network leasing relationships. You will coordinate partner communications, support audits and regulatory reporting, and ensure Medicare compliance while delivering a positive provider experience.

The role collaborates across teams, handles network updates, credentialing, and access processes, and helps grow leased network relationships through proactive issue resolution and

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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

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 Guardian's key account network leasing relationships. You will coordinate partner communications, support audits and regulatory reporting, and ensure Medicare compliance while delivering a positive provider experience.

The role collaborates across teams, handles network updates, credentialing, and access processes, and helps grow leased network relationships through proactive issue resolution and