Full-Time

Compliance Specialist

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Delta Dental

Delta Dental

51-200 employees

Dental insurance provider with nationwide coverage

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

East Lansing, MI, USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health administration, public health/public policy or a related field
  • Three years of compliance experience, preferably in the health insurance industry, or five years’ experience related to auditing, quality monitoring, risk management, or operations
  • Compliance experience within the Medicare or Medicaid industry preferred
  • A compliance certification is preferred
  • Ability to process large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy
  • Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at any given time
  • Ability to analyze information and provide alternative solutions for problem solving
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under deadlines and change priorities on short notice
Responsibilities
  • Implement initiatives to raise awareness of Company’s Compliance Program including: planning, developing and conducting education and training activities related to compliance
  • Responsible for the development of training materials, implementation of training calendar, monitoring and auditing employee training records
  • Act as a liaison for the compliance department, collaborating with key departments to confirm policies and procedures are developed and implemented to ensure compliance with applicable contract provisions, rules and regulations, including the assessment, interpretation and drafting of policy, procedure or job aids
  • Advise organization and support Compliance Officer in communicating regulatory changes and implementation of compliance strategies to meet them
  • Facilitate and manage coordination between compliance department and operations on new compliance efforts and initiatives
  • Play a key role in the annual compliance risk assessment and collaborate to ensure proper auditing is conducted and management of identified risks is appropriate
  • Maintain and analyze company’s monitored compliance efforts and identify and assess gaps
  • Coordination of various committees and task forces related to company’s compliance, including management of assignments
  • Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of any Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or Affordable Care Act audit, request, or inquiry by collecting, reviewing, analyzing and verifying all requested materials prior to submission, including any collaborating with the applicable operational subject matter expert that may be required as a result of the request
  • Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above
Desired Qualifications
  • Compliance experience within the Medicare or Medicaid industry preferred
  • A compliance certification is preferred

Delta Dental provides dental insurance coverage to individuals and groups across the United States, including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. The company operates as a not-for-profit organization and is dedicated to improving oral health through its insurance plans and philanthropic initiatives. Delta Dental has the largest network of dentists in the country, which allows customers to access a wide range of dental services. Their approach includes offering quality and cost-effective insurance options, along with personalized customer service to ensure that clients receive quick answers to their inquiries. Delta Dental's goal is to protect and enhance the smiles of its customers by making dental care accessible and affordable.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$36.1M

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

1966

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What believers are saying

  • Teledentistry adoption is rising, especially among Gen Z and Millennials.
  • Preventive care visits increased, reducing unexpected dental visits.
  • Growing recognition of dental insurance's role in overall health protection.

What critics are saying

  • Teledentistry competition may impact Delta Dental's market share.
  • Economic challenges reflected in declining Tooth Fairy payouts may affect spending.
  • Shortage of dental hygienists could strain Delta Dental's service delivery.

What makes Delta Dental unique

  • Delta Dental invests in the future workforce with a $1 million annual fund.
  • Partnership with Dental Lifeline Network mobilized $15.6 million for veterans' oral care.
  • Innovative use of the Tooth Fairy tradition to promote children's oral health habits.

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Company News

PR Newswire
May 20th, 2025
New Delta Dental Report Reveals Gap In Understanding The Link Between Oral Health And Medical Conditions

CHICAGO, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental released its 2025 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Now in its fifth year, Delta Dental commissioned the research of 2,000 U.S. adults and parents of children 12 and under

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Delta Dental Commits Up To $1 Million To Advance The Future Of The Oral Health Workforce

The Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund opens its application process, supporting initiatives that inspireschool-aged children to explore careers in oral health.WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Delta Dental Institute reaffirmed its dedication to advancing the future of the oral health workforce with its announcement that applications are now being taken for the Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund. This industry-leading fund invests up to $1 million annually in comprehensive solutions, innovative pilots, and scalable models that inspire school-aged children from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to pursue careers in oral health

PR Newswire
Nov 11th, 2024
Delta Dental And Dental Lifeline Network Celebrate Five Years Of Partnership In Supporting The Oral Health Of America'S Veterans

Since 2020, the partnership has supported the mobilization of $15.6 million in donated oral health care delivered to veterans who are elderly, disabled, or medically fragile with life-changing dental careWASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, Delta Dental is proud to recognize our ongoing commitment to helping ensure our nation's veterans have access to the oral health care they need through our partnership with Dental Lifeline Network.Over the last five years, Delta Dental companies across the country have contributed nearly $850,000 to DLN's Lifeline Heroes Challenge to improve comprehensive dental care for veterans in need. These contributions have supported the mobilization of $15.6 million in donated oral health care delivered to veterans, according to DLN

PR Newswire
Aug 20th, 2024
Delta Dental Poll Finds The Tooth Fairy Brings Joy And Encourages Positive Oral Health Habits In Children

Now in its 26th year, the poll reveals the Tooth Fairy provides practical benefits for both children and adults. More than 1 in 3 parents (34%) say the Tooth Fairy visits are a positive way to instill good oral health habits, and nearly 1 in 5 (18%) claim the Tooth Fairy's generosity is contingent on their child's dental hygiene. Further, about 1 in 4 parents (22%) believe the tradition helps teach their children about the value of money.In addition, the poll finds the Tooth Fairy is welcomed into approximately 8 in 10 (78%) U.S. homes, and more than 1 in 4 children (27%) go to bed early when they have a lost tooth in anticipation of the Tooth Fairy's arrival."Not only is the Tooth Fairy a time-honored tradition in most homes across the country, but she is an ally for parents to help children develop proper oral hygiene habits," said Gabriella Ferroni, Senior Director, Strategic Communications, Delta Dental Plans Association. "Delta Dental continues to track Tooth Fairy giving as a playful way to educate children about the importance of good oral health, which supports overall health."Additional key findings from the 2024 poll include:Fostering celebration and imaginationAbout half of parents (51%) feel the Tooth Fairy visits give their child something to be excited about and an opportunity to celebrate (47%).More than 1 in 3 parents (34%) believe the Tooth Fairy visits help foster their child's imagination.Tooth Fairy giving drops for first time in 5 yearsThe average value of a single lost tooth during the past year declined by 6% from $6.23 to $5.84 .to. The Tooth Fairy is tightening her purse strings in celebration of the loss of a first tooth, with the average value dropping from $7.29 to $7.09 over the past year.The worth of a lost tooth and the economyHistorically, the Original Tooth Fairy Poll® has typically mirrored the economy's overall direction, tracking with the trends of Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500)

PR Newswire
Jul 31st, 2024
Delta Dental Report: More U.S. Adults Believe Dental Insurance Is Essential To Protecting Oral And Overall Health

CHICAGO, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental finds a growing number of U.S. adults believe dental insurance supports their overall health, according to the recently released 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report .The report, which is a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health, reveals more U.S. adults feel dental insurance is essential to protecting their oral and overall health (86%) compared to last year (82%).Delta Dental finds a growing number of U.S. adults believe dental insurance supports their overall health, according to the recently released 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report."It is encouraging to see the increasing prioritization of oral health across the country, which is underscored by the fact that a vast majority of U.S. adults recognize that dental insurance is an important part of their oral and overall health," said James W. Hutchison, President & CEO, Delta Dental Plans Association