Director, Dental Insurance & Payer Programs Chicago, IL
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Job Responsibilities:
The Director, Dental Insurance & Payer Programs provides strategic thought leadership and support to accomplish the activities and achieve results for the Practice Institute and the Council on Dental Benefit Programs. This position is responsible for leading ADA inter-agency efforts and multi-stakeholder efforts relating to Medicare and Medicaid as well as commercial dental benefit programs. The position assists in developing data driven policies through the ADAs Council on Dental Benefit Programs (CDBP) and implementing policies approved by the ADAs House of Delegates.
Must Have:
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 10 years of experience working in public health/public policy or associated fields, with specific knowledge of public programs such as Medicaid or Medicare. Or equivalent education may be substituted for experience
Excellent analytical, planning, management, and oral/written communications and people management skills
Ability to think strategically and work with diverse groups to gain consensus
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Evening and weekend work/meetings; some travel
Nice to Have:
Association experience
Masters Degree, DDS/DMD or equivalent
Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:
Promotes Work/Life Balance
Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
Ample Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinance
2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice
The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.
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The American Dental Association is dedicated to promoting the public's health through its initiatives in research, education, advocacy, public awareness and the development of standards.
