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Compliance Specialist – Dental Supplies & Equipment - Hybrid -STL-Indy or Effingham

Job Details

Req ID:
98354
Supported Practice:
Heartland Dental
Category:
Procurement
Location:
1200 Network Centre, Effingham, IL 62401

Position Summary:

Supplies & Equipment Compliance Specialist

 

We are seeking a highly organized, solution-oriented individual to manage compliance related to the purchasing and maintenance of dental equipment, products and services for Heartland Dental, the #1 commercial consumer of dental supplies & equipment in the country. The Clinical Equipment Compliance Manager is responsible for managing/maintaining compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to dental equipment for 1700+ dental offices across the country.

Heartland Dental proudly supports 1700+ dental offices across the country. We are hard-working, fun-loving and fast-growing – looking for our next perfect fit!

Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:

  • Ensure supported dental locations are compliant with federal, state and local regulations related to dental equipment; including but not limited to:
    • Registrations & Renewals for X-rays, Lasers, and CBCTs
    • Biomedical Waste Permits
    • Amalgam Separator Compliance Program
    • Radiation Compliance
  • Identify, develop and manage third party compliance suppliers in states where dedicated support is required; optimizing support while continuing to drive down costs.
  • Create and update existing training materials and programs related to equipment maintenance and compliance for supported offices and teams.
  • Coordinate clinical equipment purchases distributed as part of Heartland Dental supported educational courses; creating and distributing compliance binders, where required.
  • Organize activities across departments related to regulatory inspections and requests for documentation/information (which tend to be unexpected, high-urgency situations).
  • Document solutions into a shared knowledgebase to improve support and consistency in responses for supported offices
  • Partner with Operations to provide elevated frontline support to dental offices and teams with the Strategic Sourcing of trusted clinical supplies, labs and equipment (inclusive of large group affiliations)
  • Support Strategic Sourcing function via RFP/competitive event support and in implementation of new contracts in directly owned categories

Minimum Requirements:

* Must be in the office 2 to three days a week.

* Must reside within: St. Louis, MO or Indianapolis, IN or Effingham, IL metro areas.

  • Bachelor’s degree or at least three (3) years of compliance or dental customer service experience.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Visio, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact with co-workers in a collegial manner to accomplish common tasks
  • High level of maturity, personal initiative, and sound judgment
  • Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks in a timely and responsive manner

Desirable Qualifications:

Dental compliance experience

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment with the protections of federal, state and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

  • Access to Daily Pay

  • Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities

  • Bonus Program

  • Retirement and College Savings Plans

  • Referral Bonus

  • Health, Vision, Dental, & Life Benefits

  • Fitness and Mental Wellness Programs

Personal Stories

“I joined Heartland Dental in 2018 with 13 years of dental experience in search of career and leadership growth, and I’ve gotten that in abundance. The support is never-ending. If you have a vision or a dream, Heartland supports it wholeheartedly. I am blessed to be a part of such an amazing Supported Practice!” 
Latasha Webber Regional Manager of Operations 
  • 2023 Joined the Communications Team
  • 2021 Promoted to Regional Manager of Operations supporting Columbia and Aiken, SC and Evan, GA
  • 2020 Expanded PMO role to support a second office
  • 2018 Promoted to become the office’s Practice Manager of Operations (PMO)
  • 2018 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
Latash Webber
“I joined Heartland Dental in search of a new opportunity and have found so much more than I could have ever imagined. Heartland has provided me invaluable education opportunities that have allowed me to achieve things I never thought possible and do things I never would have imagined.” 
Noel Keyes Regional Manager of Operations
  • 2023 Promoted to Regional Manager of Operations supporting Charlotte, North Carolina
  • 2020 Transitioned to a PMO role supporting newly affiliated practices and new, or De Novo, offices in Charleston, SC
  • 2017 Promoted to Practice Manager of Operations (PMO) supporting offices in Melbourne, FL
  • 2015 Joined Heartland Dental as an Office Manager
Noel Keyes
“Beyond supporting me professionally, Heartland allows me to make a difference in my community. Being able to volunteer in Free Dentistry Days has been a huge motivator for me. I am proud to make a difference by helping empower providers to give back.” 
Amanda Hensiak Digital Marketing Liaison
  • 2023 Founding member of Alliance, Heartland Dental’s gender and sexuality employee-led community
  • 2022 Transitioned to Digital Marketing
  • 2022 Promoted to Field Marketing Strategist
  • 2018 Transitioned to the Regional Marketing Strategist
  • 2017 Promoted to Practice Manager of Operations
  • 2016 Promoted to Office Manager
  • 2014 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
Amanda Hensiak
“I joined Heartland Dental in search of a new career opportunity. Thanks to the great leaders and developmental courses Heartland offers, I have grown both personally and professionally. I never imagined I would become part of a new and growing department!” 
Astra Dean Payor Relations Supervisor
  • 2022 Promoted to Payor Relations Supervisor
  • 2018 Joined a new, growing department as Payor Relations Lead
  • 2016 Promoted to Fee Schedule Manager
  • 2014 Promoted to Fee Schedule Supervisor
  • 2011 Moved to Dental Insurance Administration department as a Fee Schedule Coordinator
  • 2008 Transitioned to a role as a Dental Assistant
  • 2007 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
Astra Dean

Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to more than 2,800+ supported doctors, across 39 states and over 1,700+ offices. Cementing itself as the largest, and still one of the fastest growing, Dental Support Organizations in the United States.

Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.