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.
- Builds partnerships between providers and the company, with the concerted effort to build strong, stable provider networks
- Manages all recruitment projects and resources for your assigned territory
- Plans and executes daily recruitment schedule and approach
- Potentially evaluates and determines cost effectiveness of contracting specific providers
- Effectively interfaces with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- 2+ years of experience w/Bachelor’s degree
- Ability to demonstrate strong sales and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a secure remote environment
- Ability to travel, including overnight stays; occasional airplane travel may be required
- Strong planning and organizational skills including time management, collaboration, and network and competitor analysis
- A strong commitment to excellent customer service as demonstrated by consistently meeting deadlines and effective relationship building
- Utilizes strong verbal and written communication, networking, negotiating, problem solving and conflict management skills
- Strong consultative, facilitation, and presentation skills
- 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
- Knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (“CDT”) codes and dental nomenclature
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
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
This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
Important Work Authorization Information
Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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