Sr. Client Partner Consultant

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation.

DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.

Job Description : The opportunity :

Responsible for contract deliverables, including compliance reporting, financial reporting and service level performance reporting. Also responsible for ensuring effective coordination and communication of client requests to ensure client expectations are satisfied.

How you will contribute :

• Responsible for on-going, effective communications and service to the current clients via on-site meetings, conference calls, and day-to-day interaction.
• Provide primary support to DentaQuest leadership for administration of the client's program, and communicate information accurately and efficiently, to ensure that DQ is meeting and exceeding client expectations, and the terms of the RFR and contract.
• Proactively identify client expectations, communicate expectations to DQ leadership and staff, and ensure expectations are delivered effectively. Proactively resolve issues and strengthen relationships at various professional levels within the client's organization.
• Responsible for coordination and serving as primary point of contact for client audits of DentaQuest programs to include coordination of documentation requests, meeting organization, and responding to auditor follow-up requests to DentaQuest.
• Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate functional areas within DentaQuest to ensure effective contract performance.
• Support innovative business practices and process improvement opportunities for current and prospective clients.
• Monitor changes in regulations and fee schedules, and communicate same to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Perform functions that support timely and accurate reporting to clients.
• Responsible for ensuring Office Reference Manuals are kept up to date, corrective action plans are implemented and client audits are organized effectively.
• Develops and submits IODs based on CMS, market- or client-specific program requirements.
• Manages process for obtaining program requirements, documentation, support and other special requests from clients, providers and other organizations.
• May be responsible for local DQ staff. Responsible for the determination and implementation of performance and wage evaluations, performance improvement plans, disciplinary processes, and terminations for local staff, in accordance with company policy.
• Provides regular updates to senior management on internal and external issues affecting market performance.
• Represent DentaQuest at health fairs, conferences and advisory meetings through the State.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring with you :

Salary :

Salary Range : $78,100 - $117,200. At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location.

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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