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SalaryDEPARTMENT: Government/Insurance Affairs
SUPERVISED BY: Vice President of Advocacy and Professional Affairs
STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
General Purpose
To manage projects and programs as delegated by the Vice President of Advocacy and Professional Affairs (hereafter VP) on government, regulatory and dental insurance matters.
Essential Job Functions*
Governmental Affairs:
o Attends legislative hearings and workgroup meetings to convey the MDA’s official position on issues of interest.
o Meets with local, state and federal legislators.
o Maintains legislative tracking formats and update MDA website with status of legislation.
o Provides general administrative and clerical support to Committee on Government and Insurance Affairs
Lobbying Activities:
o Assists the VP with all lobbying activities.
o Works with the MDA’s contract lobbying firm.
o Manages the process for filing reports with the State Bureau of Elections.
Contact Dentist Network:
o Manages the development of the MDA’s grassroots operation.
o Works with the contracted consultant on the grassroots operation.
o Writes and distributes legislative alerts, reports and calls to action for member dentists.
o Coordinates and directs department staff and consultants on specific projects and programs.
Dental PAC:
o Assists the VP with all matters related to Dental PAC and the Dental PAC Board of Directors.
Dental Insurance and Regulatory Matters:
o Manages relationships with dental insurance providers.
o Maintains contact with the Michigan Board of Dentistry and the State of Michigan regarding regulatory matters.
o Manages the communications with members, dental office staff and the public on dental benefits, insurance issues and regulatory matters.
o Assists legislators and legislative staff with constituent issues concerning dental benefits and care.
Ensures department activities align with the strategic plan and work the plan as directed.
· Manages special projects as determined by the VP.
Qualifications:
· General Educational/Experiential Development
o Verbal and written communication skills, quantitative skills and general educational development typically associated with completion of a 4 year degree in a business, communications, or political science related field.
o Legislative experience preferred.
o Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
o Strong writing, oral communication and presentation skills.
Comments:
· An Asterisk (*) denotes duties or responsibilities judged to be “essential functions” in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA.
· This position is salaried-exempt and no overtime pay is provided. Additional work hours are expected to complete projects/requests in a timely manner. This position requires evening and weekend work and travel. For example, during Annual Session, legislative fundraisers, component meetings, and Washington Congressional visitations.
· The above statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by an individual in this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
· The employee in this position is required to spend some time performing duties and responsibilities related to MDA subsidiary functions and activities.
· The Privacy Rules place certain restrictions on the acquisition, use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Further, under the rules and agreements signed by Michigan Dental Association with the Health Insurance Marketplaces, and in accordance with federal regulations, the Michigan Dental Association must also protect Personally-Identifiable Information (PII) that we may receive, use, transmit, or store about any client or prospect who may purchase health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces, whether federally-facilitated, in a state partnership or state-operated. This policy applies to all Michigan Dental Association employees, which is defined for the purposes of this document to be employees of all current and future subsidiaries of the Company.
Date Approved: March 2014Date Revised: September 2014
June 2017
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Hybrid work
Ability to Relocate:
- Okemos, MI 48864: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Okemos, MI 48864
