Dental Provider Contracting Senior Supervisor - Cigna Healthcare - Remote

Position Summary This role is responsible for leading a multifunctional team that supports Dental network growth and retention including all dental provider contracting activities for specified markets. Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the US include overnight stays to support, provide guidance, coaching, and direction to more junior colleagues and contracting activities as needed within the organization. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Be a point of contact for internal teams who support our clients Assist direct supports team on more complex contract negotiations Maintain positive relationships with health care professionals and their office staff Support organizational initiatives, growth and retention goals Conduct ongoing feedback to individuals within the team based on their performance and provide coaching as needed for performance improvement Oversees that activities are conducted according to the policies and procedures of the organization Provides direction into strategy and delivery of network goals Responsible for time reporting and delivery of performance reviews and goals Reporting for team activities weekly and monthly as required Requirements: Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience in provider services/relation and/or contracting/network development. Prior Dental Experience preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Extensive knowledge of managed care (DHMO and DPPO) (network design, products, customer service, provider communities, etc.) Strong negotiation and communication skills Self-Starter and organized Previous management experience preferred Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products required Valid driver’s license This position can be work at home and should be located within the Northeastern United States If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group , is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response. The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Originally posted on Himalayas