Senior Dental Network Relations & Contracts Lead

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst to serve as the liaison between Aetna and an assigned group of DSOs. You will negotiate provider contracts, analyze cost-of-care, and work cross-functionally to resolve issues while expanding the network and ensuring access.

This role requires 2+ years in provider relations or related fields, strong Excel skills, and robust communication and negotiation abilities. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in provider relations, network management, healthcare contracting, dental insurance, or a related healthcare environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Account management of DSOs and large dental groups to support network initiatives.
• Negotiate contracts at all organizational levels with emphasis on cost-of-care analysis.
• Solid focus on data analytics to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve provider issues with urgency.
• Recruit providers to attain network expansion and meet access needs.
• Communicate early warning signs of potential issues to management.

Skills

Provider relations

Network management

Healthcare contracting

Dental insurance

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst to serve as the liaison between Aetna and an assigned group of DSOs. You will negotiate provider contracts, analyze cost-of-care, and work cross-functionally to resolve issues while expanding the network and ensuring access.

This role requires 2+ years in provider relations or related fields, strong Excel skills, and robust communication and negotiation abilities. Travel up to 10% may be required.