Arizona Provider Partner Consultant, DentaQuest - Must Reside in Arizona

**Job Description:****The opportunity:** The Provider Partner is the primary on site point person for providers to improve their understanding of our benefit programs, policies and procedures. The Provider Partner is responsible for provider networks with regard to office education, technology promotion, network recruitment (expansion and strengthening utilization), and onboarding of newly contracted providers. The Provider Partner is also responsible for administering on-site office reviews as required by network rules and regulations.* Analyze and monitor provider cost reports on an ongoing basis in order to educate and improve providers’ cost and quality performance.* Maintain network participation by providing support to dentists and dental office managers to improve their understanding of all available benefit programs.* Educate providers by instructing and advising of the comprehensive policies and procedures involving all phases of the corporation’s benefits and contracts through office visits and communication over the phone and email.* Promote dentist adoption of technology solutions by promoting Web applications and increasing the volume of electronic claims.* Negotiate special deals to maintain compliance and increase access in weak networks.* Seek continuous improvements by recommending changes in internal methods and procedures to Quality Assurance process.* Facilitate Oral Health presentations to various educational institutions and organizations.* Assist provider offices in filing their claims electronically.* Serve as a partner with dental offices by answering remittance, payment, benefit, claims, and eligibility questions when necessary.* Follow up with all termination letters submitted.* Represent clients and company at trade shows, health fairs, audits, dental summits, etc. throughout the designated market.* Maintain and submit all required reports.* Assist in resolving elevated complaints and issues for clients, members and providers.* Obtain letters of recommendation from providers.* Develop complete understanding of the Office Reference Manuals.* Develop and continually improve personalized presentations of company benefit programs* Recruit participating and non-participating providers to higher level of participation for all applicable market LOBs.* Manage CAP office performance* Provide recommended solutions to market related issues.* Organize and present information to providers and their staff by speaking before various provider organizations and representing the corporation in dental related activities.* Assist in problem resolution by identifying improvement opportunities, evaluating feasibility of programs and presenting recommendations when appropriate.* Develop and implement approaches by working with dentists and their office staff to improve the quality of information exchanged between the company and dental offices.* Resolve difficult claims issues in a timely manner by working with the appropriate internal resources to research and resolve such issues.* Increase access for members by strengthening and expanding existing network.* Help to maintain a secondary network.* Other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field (or relevant work experience)* 3 years’ related work experience in healthcare environment* Strong presentation skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Knowledge of Microsoft Office.* Proven problem-solving skills.* Up to 50% local travel required).* Problem solving and training experience.* Ability to make good judgment conclusions based on data available with minimal supervision.# **Preferred Qualifications:*** Dental knowledge with five (5) or more years of office experience.* Managed Care experience.**Salary:**Salary Range: $63,000 - $94,500 At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.**Shine together**At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.**Make life brighter**We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.**Shape the future**With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter.Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit #J-18808-Ljbffr