National Dental Contracting Professional

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 The Provider Contracting Professional 2 initiates, negotiates, and executes physician, hospital, and/or other provider contracts and agreements for an organization that provides health insurance. The Provider Contracting Professional 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Humana is seeking a National Dental Contractor to work closely with our Dental Leased Networks and build strategic and collaborative partnerships with dentists and negotiate contracts that are favorable to Humana’s business. You will also ensure a competitive network and help facilitate the sales force’s ability to penetrate new business opportunities. 

Negotiate and re-negotiate high-volume, transactional-style dental contracts 
Function as the single point-of-contact for all on-going contractual and service issues as needed by providers 
Facilitate provider education, training them in order to increase their familiarity and satisfaction with Humana’s systems and strategies 
Create trend analyses and summaries for decision-making purposes 
Interface with market leaders to align contracting needs and business efforts 
Set targets and priorities in order to meet national and market-specific network needs. 

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or a related field; or a minimum of 2 years’ relevant business experience in contracting
• Experience in managed care contracting and/or provider relations  
• Proficiency in analyzing, understanding and communicating financial trends 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience presenting to varied audiences 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Driver’s license and vehicle are required and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100/300/100 limits
• This position will require some travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience with dental practice recruitment, dental carriers, dental provider relations and leased dental networks.

Additional Information

Work at Home/Remote Requirements

· WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.

· A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.  

· Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.

· A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

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