About the Role
This role involves building and maintaining strong provider networks, recruiting and retaining General Dentists and Specialists, and supporting providers through education, training, and strategic relationship-building. The manager will collaborate cross-functionally, conduct market analysis, and ensure provider alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Recruit General Dentists and Specialists to meet network adequacy and corporate objectives.
- Analyze existing provider networks to identify recruitment needs based on access standards and cost effectiveness.
- Conduct competitor analysis and develop strategic recruitment plans for assigned markets.
- Negotiate fee schedules and contract terms to align with company goals.
- Support network providers within assigned territories with claims issues, grievances, facility updates, and contract guidance.
- Conduct on-site provider orientations and structural audits as needed.
- Collect and process provider contracts, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
- Maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with providers.
- Deliver monthly activity reports and updates on recruitment and retention progress.
- Educate providers on Liberty policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve escalated provider concerns and lead problem-solving efforts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in network management, dental office management, managed healthcare, and/or related sales.
- Prior experience working with Medicaid, Medicare and/or DHMO networks is highly preferred.
- Ability to independently manage recruitment and retention strategies in assigned regions.
- Ability to handle complex provider issues and lead recruitment initiatives.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and minimum $100,000 liability insurance.
- Availability to travel 50% of the time, including occasional evenings and weekends for special events.
- No relocation assistance or sponsorship available.
Location
- New York State
- Upstate New York
- Central New York
- Local commuting within Upstate New York
- United States
Work Type
- Full Time
- Hybrid Opportunity
Experience Level
- Minimum 4 years of experience in network management, dental office management, managed healthcare, and/or related sales.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $68,640 - $80,000 (base salary range)
Benefits
- Competitive pay structure and savings options.
- Excellent 401(k) retirement benefits, including employer match, Roth IRA options, immediate vesting during the Safe Harbor period, and access to professional financial advice through Financial Engines.
- Affordable medical insurance, with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage and subsidized costs for eligible dependents.
- 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Vision insurance with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage and dependents.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, equal to one times base salary, with options for supplemental coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Voluntary benefit programs, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Expansive wellness programs, including company-wide wellness challenges, BurnAlong memberships, and gym discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental health and well-being.
- Generous vacation and sick leave policies, with the ability to roll over unused time.
- 10 paid company holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses.
About the Company
- Liberty Dental Plan is a growing organization transforming access to dental care.
- The company commits to maintaining an inclusive work environment that acknowledges all individuals.
- It strives for every person to have a sense of belonging and encourages individuals to unleash their full potential.
- Liberty leverages diverse perspectives in building high-performance teams and organizational culture.
- The company strengthens and develops external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities served.
Equal Opportunity
- Complies with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
- Liberty Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled.
