Network Development Specialist - Montana

Company: Delta Dental of California
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Network Development Specialist is a critical member of the enterprise's Network Development team with responsibility for developing strong, stable provider networks nationwide and facilitating key recruitment related activities. This position will cultivate new and existing relationships with providers and their staff, Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), and internal business partners across the enterprise.

This person needs to be located in the state of Montana.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This person needs to be located in the state of Montana.
• Cultivates dynamic, mutually beneficial partnerships between providers and the company, driving the growth of robust, reliable provider networks.
• Leads strategic recruitment initiatives, managing projects and resources across the assigned territory to ensure impactful, results-driven execution.
• Designs and executes innovative outreach strategies to maximize provider engagement, expand network reach, and to meet and exceed regulatory and/or internal adequacy targets.
• Analyzes the value and cost-effectiveness of potential provider contracts, offering data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Fosters strong, influential relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, creating seamless collaboration across all levels of the organization.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  • 2+ years of experience in provider contracting and outreach.
  • This person needs to be located in the state of Montana.
  • Understanding provider contracting, negotiations, and reimbursement modeling activities.
  • Prior experience with cold calling is preferred, along with experience in a high-volume, metrics-drive sales environment.
  • Utilizes strong verbal and written communication, networking, negotiating, problem solving and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong sales and negotiation skills.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills including time management, collaboration, and network and competitor analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree - preferred.
  • PC literacy required; MS Office skills.
  • A high level of MS Excel is necessary.
  • Ability to travel, including overnight stays; airplane travel required.
  • A strong commitment to excellent customer service as demonstrated by consistently meeting deadlines and effective relationship building.
  • Ability to work in a secure remote environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain sufficient credit to manage related job expenses including, but not limited to, applying to and being approved by a third party charge card agency.
  • Strong consultative, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback and/or industry related feedback.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately share information with discretion.
  • Ability to operate in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects, a demanding workload, and tight timelines.
  • Detail oriented, flexible and creative.
  • Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance.
  • Knowledge of Current Dental Terminology ("CDT") codes and dental nomenclature.
    Licenses
    
    * DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to maintain an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle record and purchase and maintain $250,000/$500,000 collision damage liability insurance policy. Upon Hire Required
    
    Base Pay Information
    
    The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
    Pay Grade 18. $56,900 - $119,200
    
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    
    Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
    
    
    • Competitive base and incentive pay
    • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
    • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
    • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
    • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
    • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
    • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
    • Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
    • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
    • Employee discount program
      Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
      
      Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, fair chance and anti-discrimination ordinances. At Delta Dental, we maintain a strict stance on theft, fraud, and violent crimes. For positions involving driving, we enforce heightened standards regarding driving records. Each individual criminal background check is evaluated on its merits, taking into account the time elapsed since the conviction, evidence of personal development and rehabilitation, and any potential risk posed to our business operations, employees, customers, or vendors.
      
      Important Work Authorization Information
      
      Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
      
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      ABOUT THE TEAM
      
      At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building equitable programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.
      
      We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.
      
      Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on and , #LifeatDDins on and , Delta Dental Ins. on and Delta Dental Ins. on . If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!
      
      Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
      
      The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.
      
      Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender or identity expression, age, disability, marital status, medical status, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
      
      Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.
      
      Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
      
      *Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York
      
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