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# Network Contract Manager, Dental - Remote

- **Company:** Optum, Inc
- **Location:** La Crosse, WI, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Network Administration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tableau (Software), Performance Monitor
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ae1aeaa5acbf2af8

## About the Role

* 1+ years of experience in a network management-related role, such as contracting or provider services
 * Experience with client-facing responsibilities, including issue resolution and contract negotiations
 * Intermediate proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 * Proven ability to solve complex issues and unique situations
 * Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience using financial models and analysis to negotiate rates with provider
 * Experience performing network adequacy analysis
 * Experience using MedNet
 * Experience using Tableau
 * Intermediate level of knowledge of claims processing systems and guidelines
 * Working knowledge of dental terminology
 * Knowledge and understanding of military protocol
 * Knowledge of OSHA compliance and health safety standards
 * In-depth knowledge of Medicare Resource Based Relative Value System (RBRVS)

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All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

## Description

* Manage performance target setting, performance reporting and associated financial models relative to provider network contracting
 * Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks that achieve objectives
 * Evaluate, understand, and negotiate provider contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement structure standards and other key process controls
 * Ensure that network composition includes an appropriate distribution of providers
 * Influence and/or provide input to forecasting and planning activities for network growth
 * Establish and maintain solid business relationships with assigned providers and internal partners
 * Work cross functionally to facilitate resolution of issues

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.


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