Dental Provider Network Contractor/Network Recruiter - Atlanta, GA

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The Dental Provider Network Contractor/Network Recruiter develops the provider network (dentists, ancillary groups & facilities, etc.) yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners. Network Contractors evaluate and negotiate contracts in compliance with company contract templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining solid business relationships with dentists, ancillary groups & facilities, providers, and ensuring the network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties.

This is a field based position based in Atlanta, GA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying, recruiting, negotiating, and contracting a dental provider network in a geographic area within established guidelines to meet network needs
• Primary recruitment responsibilities will be to continue to build our existing EPO, PPO and Discount networks in Georgia. Secondary recruitment responsibilities may include Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid products in select markets.
• Ensures provider database and documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted promptly
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Provide explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area or sales/medical or dental office experience
• Proven exceptional sales presentation skills in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency using MS Excel
• Ability to travel (up to 25% of time)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dental Treatment Plan Coordinator/Dental Office Manager experience administering multiple plan types
• Proven dental industry knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of DHMO, Direct Compensation, PPO, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement methodologies
• Salesforce experience

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.