Vice President, Dental Director

Job overview

The Vice President, Dental Director role is onsite in Iowa County, IA. Compensation is $260,000 per year. The organization focuses on dental benefits and services, with an emphasis on innovative policies and clinical excellence. This leader oversees the scientific and clinical aspects of benefits administration, aligning policies with current dental practice, evidence-based research, and regulatory requirements. The role also advances quality assurance, risk-based benefits, disease management, and stakeholder collaboration.

What you'll do

• Analyze dental industry trends and advise leadership
• review utilization, risk, and outcomes to refine payment policies
• provide clinical guidance on treatment necessity and benefit reviews
• oversee quality assurance metrics and protocols
• support government administration and contracting
• lead risk-based benefits and disease-management initiatives
• collaborate on provider network recruitment, credentialing, and fraud prevention
• represent the organization externally
• train dental consultants
• liaise with dental organizations, regulators, and academic institutions
• support product development and outreach
• lead the provider appeals committee.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president

dental director

dental benefits

clinical leadership

evidence-based dentistry

quality assurance

risk assessment

disease management

iowa county ia

the jacobson group

travel up to 50%

$260,000 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leadership role combining dental clinical oversight, benefits policy, quality assurance, and external representation.

About the employer

The Jacobson Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.