Dental Network Recruiter

Position Summary Do you challenge the status quo? Are you looking for new ways to grow and implement the established network strategy for access and discounts to expand Guardian’s dental networks and its subsidiaries? Be a part of a team that actively recruits and contracts dentists for Guardian’s dental networks to ensure the continued growth of Guardian’s dental products through the strength of its networks and service offering. Increase the number of dentists in the networks to maximize the gross adds, competitive rank, and overall value that Guardian Dental can add to existing and prospective clients/constituents. You are

• An experienced dental industry professional.
• A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration.
• Able to analyze situations and strategize, as well as provide subject matter expertise, analysis, and action.
• Proficient in handling multiple tasks, responding to shifting priorities to maximize sales opportunities.
• Able to work effectively in both a team environment and independently to achieve individual and team goals.

You have

• 5+ years in dental claims, provider relations, dental recruitment, or other dental industry experience.
• The ability to analyze and strategize recruitment opportunities.
• Proven negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to accelerate impact and lead change.
• Time management skills.

You will

• Manage PPO and DHMO recruitment efforts within your assigned territory as well as assist in network retention.
• Work to improve Guardian’s effective discount by using market data to negotiate fee schedules and increasing utilization.
• Speak to dentists/decision makers on the value of network participation to encourage them to make well informed decisions.
• Influence key stakeholders and overcome their objections.
• Work to ensure applications submitted for participation are complete in order to be processed in a timely fashion.
• Log activities in Salesforce and use Microsoft Office products and other internal systems.
• Interact effectively with other recruiters, provider relations representatives, the DSO support team, network business analysts, and other internal partners to achieve objectives.

Location

• This is a remote opportunity for an individual that preferably lives in Houston TX, or surrounding areas.

Travel

• 5% - 20% of travel potentially required for this role.

Salary Range: $68,970.00 - $113,310.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job