Dental Director - Remote Opportunity in Kansas

Join our innovative and supportive team as a Dental Director, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of oral healthcare. As a remote worker in Kansas, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work from home while being part of a vibrant community that's dedicated to making a difference in the lives of millions. We're offering a competitive salary and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, as well as opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and equitable work environment.

At UnitedHealthcare, we're committed to simplifying the healthcare experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. As a Dental Director, you'll be responsible for overseeing clinical management and review activities, improving the quality and efficiency of oral healthcare, and organizing dental professionals to achieve functional objectives. Your expertise will help drive continuous quality improvement, and you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that make healthcare more efficient and meaningful.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with contracted and affiliate dentists to support business efforts
• Managing grievance and appeals processes, including reviewing dental and medical/dental cases and representing the plan at State-level Fair Hearings
• Implementing state-specific clinical initiatives and ensuring alignment with business models
• Driving quality improvement activities and collaborating with the Clinical Affordability team to support innovative approaches to healthcare
• Developing and cascading clinical outcome messaging to cross-functional teams to foster a tighter working culture
• Assisting in the identification and development of best practices to support continuous financial and quality improvement

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
• A current and unrestricted Kansas Dental License
• 5+ years of clinical experience, including post-graduate experience in direct patient care
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Current residency in Kansas

Preferred qualifications include 3+ years of managed care experience. As a remote worker, you'll be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, we're committed to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. We believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're dedicated to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling equitable care that addresses health disparities. If you're passionate about making a difference and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Now and take the first step towards a career that will challenge you, reward you, and give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.