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Manager, Quality Measurement & Improvement

American Dental Association
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
211 East Chicago Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 17, 2025
Description Who We Are: It all starts with purpose. We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture. With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area. We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team! Job Responsibilities: Lead the operations of the Dental Quality Alliance. Collaborate with dental leaders, quality measure experts, standards organizations and health service researchers leveraging broad knowledge of evidence-based dentistry, policy and payment systems to achieve consensus within the Alliance and its wide range of participating member organizations. Foster positive relationships with all DQA stakeholders through effective communication. Guide and support the Association's policy development and advocacy efforts and educate the dental community about the work of the DQA. Must Have: BS/BA or experience in lieu of degree A minimum of 5 years experience in public health, program administration, evidence-based dentistry or quality measurement & improvement arena; or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree Experience writing reports, facilitating inter-divisional staff and volunteer groups and working across cross-functional teams Previous experience leading large stakeholder groups to achieve consensus Excellent organizational, oral & written communications, planning and public speaking skills Knowledge and/or prior experience working on healthcare quality measurement and improvement Ability to independently initiate and complete projects Able to work independently and also in teams with multiple internal and external collaborators Attention to detail and reliable follow through are a must as part of project management Proficiency in MS Office 365 Travel may be required for grant supported committee meetings and meetings/conference presentations Nice to Have: Previous experience working with committees to achieve consensus Association experience MPH or MPA Experience in Project planning and working in the dental arena 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)