Job description

Remote Work
Initial Training Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm CST
Business Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm CST

Job Description Summary

Position Description:
This position serves as an integral member of the Provider Compensation team. This position will support the day to day contracting activities for a given territory and is responsible for financial negotiations and retention of our dental contracted providers. This position will manage, evaluate, and/or negotiate provider contracts and fee schedules for contracted providers and group practices ensuring a smooth operation and administration of provider agreements within an assigned budget. This position will work with internal partners to support state specific regulations and maintain provider profiling system and communicate verbally and in writing with providers regarding contractual inquires. Support state specific regulations/requirements (attending meetings, audits, compliance activities). Work is subject to frequent review by more experienced professionals in Provider Contracting

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Self-starter and very organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and working well with others.
Strong customer service skills
Computer proficiency, willing to learn new systems
Ability to work in a goal orientated environment
Ability to meet high standards for attendance
Other projects and duties as assigned
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Ability to work in Microsoft Excel and to learn specialized databases/systems quickly
Strong skill set required in the following areas: analytical, negotiations, financials, presentation skills, written and oral communication skills
Ability to successfully develop relationships

Desired Qualifications:
Previous Outbound or Inbound Call Center.
Knowledge of Dental PPO
Prior experience working in a dental or medical healthcare environment.
Basic dental terminology.
Experience in a virtual working environment.
Financial analysis
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business/Project Management

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 22 - 33 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

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: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com 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.

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