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Dental Consultant- California

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of ten years of hands-on clinical experience practicing dentistry in a general dentistry setting or a recognized dental specialty
  • Active (non-expired) license to practice dentistry in California, in good standing
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working within an organization that provides Medi-Cal Dental services
  • Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of Medi-Cal Dental criteria, policies, and program requirements

Responsibilities

  • Review claims, Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs), and related documentation for California Medi-Cal members
  • Collaborate within a team of dental consultants to manage a shared workload of claims
  • Assist with the training and onboarding of new dental consultants
  • Provide support to fellow dental consultants by reviewing complex cases and offering second opinions

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Mentorship

About the company

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Gainwell Technologies LLC

Digital Health & Health Tech

For 50 years, our nation’s federal Medicaid program has worked to improve the health, safety and well-being of America’s most vulnerable populations: low-income families, women and children, seniors, and those with disabilities. With positive health and cost outcomes that pierce inequities and impact economies, the success of these programs is inextricably tied to the prosperity of communities, individual states and the nation as a whole. We think that demands respect and, more importantly, is deserving of a lifetime commitment from innovators who can help those who operate within and around health and human services evolve — in any market at any stage. At Gainwell Technologies, that’s our sole focus. Built across more than five decades, Gainwell has intentionally seized opportunities to advance its digitally enabled services to meet agencies, health plans and MCOs where they are on their modernization journeys and propel them into the future of public health. Our commitment to innovation, deep experience and ability to leverage insights from customers across 50 states has allowed us to expand on next-generation, cloud-enabled technologies. Today, Gainwell offers one of the most comprehensive suites of scalable services and solutions on the market — all proven to deliver cost savings, better patient outcomes and an improved provider experience. Equally important to our expanding technologies and results: We bring ideas that bring policies to life.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryDigital Health & Health Tech
Company size10001

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Job description

 

It takes great medical minds to create powerful solutions that solve some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. Join us and put your expertise to work in ways you never imagined possible. We know you’ve honed your career in a fast-moving medical environment. While Gainwell operates with a sense of urgency, you’ll have the opportunity to work more flexible hours. And working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and career development.

 

Summary

Gainwell Technologies Dental Consultants apply their clinical expertise to review, approve, and/or deny dental treatment authorization requests and claims in accordance with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal Dental policies.

Your role in our mission

  • Review claims, Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs), and related documentation for California Medi-Cal members to support adjudication decisions, ensuring compliance with Medi-Cal Dental policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate within a team of dental consultants to manage a shared workload of claims requiring the professional expertise of an experienced dentist. These claims are referred by other members of the Claims Processing team, making strong communication and collaboration skills essential to maintaining operational continuity.
  • Assist with the training and onboarding of new dental consultants by providing guidance, mentorship, job shadowing opportunities, and coaching, as needed.
  • Provide support to fellow dental consultants by reviewing complex cases and offering second opinions, including collaboration on cases involving special-needs populations served by the Medi-Cal Dental Program.
  • Support other departments, as requested, including: (a) Claims Processing and Operations, (b) Provider and Member Services, (c) Grievances and Appeals, (d) Human Resources, Onboarding, and Interviews, (e) Quality Management, (f) Peer Review, and (g) referrals to and reviews of findings and adjudication related to Clinical Screening Dentist evaluations.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of ten 10 years of hands-on clinical experience practicing dentistry in a general dentistry setting or a recognized dental specialty.
  • Active (non-expired) license to practice dentistry in California, in good standing and free of any suspensions, restrictions, or sanctions imposed by federal, state, or local regulatory authorities.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working within an organization that provides Medi-Cal Dental services. Prior experience with adjudication and claims processing for the California Medi-Cal Dental Program is preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of Medi-Cal Dental criteria, policies, and program requirements.

What you should expect in this role

  • California residency required.
  • Full-time, exempt salaried position (40 hours per week).
  • Remote position with occasional onsite presence required at our Roseville, CA office, based on business needs.
  • Employee must maintain Gainwell Technologies as their sole full-time employer.

 

The application period will remain open until August 14, 2026.

 

The pay range for this position is $121,700.00 - $173,800.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

 

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

 

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.

 

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