Sr. Facets Dental Configuration Specialist

Sr. Facets Dental Configuration Specialist

Location:

Remote

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job :

As a Technical Analyst – Dental Configuration, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and optimizing benefit, pricing, and configuration solutions that directly enhance claim processing accuracy and auto‑adjudication rates. You will be a valued member of our configuration team and collaborate closely with clients, business partners, and technical stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, compliant configuration outcomes across multiple lines of business.

• Lead client discussions to gather requirements related to GCP, Billing, Benefits, and Pricing Configuration.
• Design and develop Dental Benefit and Pricing Configuration solutions aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for GCP/Billing/Benefit/Networ
  
  X configuration, reimbursement policies, coding standards, and editing rules.
• Configure FACETS for new implementations, including group, class, plan, and product setup.
• Conduct backend SQL queries to validate configuration accuracy and ensure correct claim processing behavior.
• Partner with business teams to provide strategic guidance on configuration decisions and downstream impacts.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial business rules across configuration activities
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• Develop and deliver configuration strategies that successfully improve Auto Adjudication Rates for claims.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs.

Working arrangements are accurate as of the posting date and may evolve based on client or business needs.

• 13+ years of hands‑on experience in Facets Dental Configuration, including Group, Class, Plan, Product, Provider Contracts, Pricing, Benefits Components, Service Groups, Fee Schedules, and related workflows.
• Extensive knowledge of Dental Authorizations, Pre‑Determinations, and Dental Utilization Edits.
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial lines of business
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• Advanced proficiency with the Facets backend data model and SQL
  , including query writing for configuration validation, claim analysis, and defect resolution.
• Experience with dental claims processing and Coordination of Benefits (COB).
• Ability to collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to influence configuration strategy and design.

• Experience configuring Vision, Life, and Disability products
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• Deep subject matter expertise in reimbursement, editing standards, and provider contract configuration.
• Demonstrated success improving auto‑adjudication and reducing claim rework.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex configuration logic into actionable guidance for business partners.

Applicants will be accepted till 2/14/2026

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

* Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $154K-$180K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.