Manager Grievance & Appeals

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4 Locations
Hybrid
72K-151K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Insurance
To improve health by providing access to quality care. #LifeatDDins #DeltaDentalCares
The Role
Leads the Grievances and Appeals Department, managing staff, claim appeal and dispute inventories, regulatory compliance, process improvement, training, and operational standards. Analyzes trends, develops best-practice protocols, improves efficiency and cost containment, and collaborates with internal partners to reduce grievance and appeal volume while supporting quality dental care and organizational objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Manager Grievance & Appeals will provide leadership and manage the staff and departmental activities of the Grievances & Appeals Department. The role will be responsible for planning and ensuring the efficient operating and adherence to organizational and multiple state-mandated standards and guidelines in regards to the review and processing of claims and Enterprise and divisional goals and objectives. This includes the fulfillment of Delta's commitment to its enrollees and member dentists, and to oversee the delivery of quality dental care and application of policy and guidelines to our purchasers and subscribers. Responsibilities
  • Manages, develops and trains staff to achieve department objectives including determining staffing needs, setting goals, interviewing, selecting, coaching, and evaluating the performance of all direct reports.
  • Manages and, through a team, resolves claim appeal, dispute, and reconsideration case inventory with determination to exceed established regulatory requirements and performance guarantees.
  • Analyzes trends and makes recommendations for processing procedures to ensure efficiency and cost containment.
  • Collaborates with departmental business owners on process improvement to decrease grievance and appeal volume.
  • Develops and implements best practice protocols within the division and the Enterprise.
  • In conjunction with G&A Supervisors and internal partners, delivers process, procedure, and systemic training opportunities and efficiencies to support grievance and appeal team members.
  • Evaluates and implements organizational standards to meet corporate and divisional goals and objectives.
  • Qualifications
    • 5 or more years of healthcare operations experience, 1 or more years of supervisor or management experience.
    • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
    • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • Exceptional inventory management skills.
    • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
    • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

    Base Pay Information
    The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. 
    Pay Grade 20. $72,084 - $150,995 Nationally.

    About UsBehind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
    • Competitive base and incentive pay 
    • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
    • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
    • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
    • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
    • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
    • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
    • Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
    • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
    • Employee discount program
    Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations 
    This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
     
    Important Work Authorization Information 
    Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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    About the Team
    At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

    We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

    Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that’s transforming the future of health care, join us!

    Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

    The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

    Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment.  Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category.  Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

    Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

    Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

    *Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York

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    Skills Required

    • 5 or more years of healthcare operations experience
    • 1 or more years of supervisor or management experience
    • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
    • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Exceptional inventory management skills
    • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
    • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

    Delta Dental Insurance Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delta Dental Insurance Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Delta Dental Insurance Company.

    • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, including a sizable automatic 401(k) contribution plus additional matching. This boosts overall total-rewards value even when base pay is viewed as only mid-market in some areas.
    • Affordable Benefits Core coverage is framed as unusually low-cost to employees, including fully employer-paid dental and vision and low employee contribution medical options. This creates meaningful take-home value beyond cash compensation.
    • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as generous, including broad PTO/holidays and additional paid leave features such as parental leave. These policies increase perceived rewards and help balance workload demands.

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    The Company
    HQ: San Francisco, California
    5,975 Employees
    Year Founded: 1955

    What We Do

    At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections, and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all. We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental Insurance Company are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country. Together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering over 31 million enrollees. Headquartered in San Francisco, we are members of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 80 million people. Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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