Head of Dental Pricing Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Dental & Vision Pricing
- Includes Group PPO, Group DHMO, Group Vision, and Individual Dental
- Managerial oversight of manual rate adequacy, in aggregate and at the factor line level
- Includes standard business as well as healthcare reform plans.
- Support product development in pricing new plans/options
- Oversight of rate filings and compliance with state regulations
- Increased focus on predictive analytics
- Dental Network Analytics and Competitive Benchmarking
- Focus on improving average discount and in network utilization of Guardian providers at the nationwide and local market level.
- Oversight of setting Plan for key network financials and provider headcount projections
- Financial modeling of potential provider fee schedule increases
- Competitive benchmarking
Key Competencies
- Technical Skills – largely Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint
- Analytical Skills – utilize internal and external data to better understand industry trends, clients, competitors, and the regulatory environment.
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills – significant interaction with product, finance, sales, underwriting, and network recruiting teams.
- Leadership – manages a team of 8-10, with a mix of actuaries and non-actuaries.
Salary Range
$121,680.00 – $199,905.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care
- Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
- Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
- Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
- Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
- Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
- Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
- Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
- Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
- Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
- Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
- Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
- Adoption assistance
- College planning
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan assistance
- Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)
- Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity
- J.E.D.I. certification and training programs
- Matching gifts/volunteering
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. APPLY HERE