Manager, Dental Consult

This position is responsible for achieving overall service delivery results through high performing dental review teams.  This position establishes best practices for achieving customer and associate retention.

 

Position Location: This is a hybrid role working partially in-office at our Lincoln, NE location and partially from home. 

 

What you do:

• Create a high performing culture through associate and business resources.
• Design and implement programs or processes to achieve business results. Manage utilization review program to provide professional claims review services to determine dental benefits including medical necessity and appropriateness of care.
• Identify and resolve problems for both internal and external parties.
• Monitor and evaluate adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain utilization management program to review claims in order to evaluate appropriateness of dental care provided to members by providers and identify practice patterns.
• Develop partnerships within the organization to engage in cross-functional business initiatives.
• Manage overall associate recruitment, retention, training, and performance metrics.
• Identify dental codes, tooth numbers and relevant procedures and review radiographs, periodontal charting, and narratives using dentistry knowledge.

What you bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Post-secondary training or two years clinical experience either as a Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist is required.
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience is preferred.

What we offer: 

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture 

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

 

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t: 

 

Ameritas Benefits

For your money: 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance 
• Incentive Program Bonuses 
• Competitive Pay 

For your time: 

• Flexible Hybrid work
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)

For your health and well-being: 

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

For your professional growth: 

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program

      For your community:

• Matching donations program
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month 

For your family: 

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, vetera