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DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.

Location: Must reside in Iowa

The opportunity:  
The Member Communications Specialist will focus on the State of Iowa Medicaid and Dental Programs by assisting the development and execution of member-facing communications in compliance with Iowa state contract requirements. 

How you will contribute:  

• Assist with fulfillment activities, including mailing materials such as welcome kits, ID cards, and required member notices.
• Coordinate intake and tracking of contractual marketing and outreach requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Help maintain communication calendars and delivery timelines to ensure timely execution of required materials.
• Collaborate with the Creative Services and Regulatory teams to ensure communications meet brand, compliance, and accessibility standards.
• Assist in the review and preparation of materials for regulatory submission and approval.
• Aid in the translation and ADA coordination process to ensure materials are accessible to all members.
• Track metrics related to member communications (e.g., volume, timelines, returns) to assist reporting and audits.
• Maintain organized records of communication assets and fulfillment activities.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with client engagement, marketing, and operations teams as needed.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of member communications in alignment with State of Iowa contractual requirements.
• Support fulfillment operations, including print production and mailings for materials such as welcome kits, ID cards, and notices.
• Manage intake and tracking of marketing and outreach requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project timelines and communication calendars to ensure timely execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Creative, Regulatory, Client Engagement, etc.) to ensure materials meet compliance, accessibility, and brand standards.
• Assist in preparing materials for regulatory review and approvals.
• Monitor translation and ADA workflows to ensure materials are accessible to all members.
• Track performance metrics and document fulfillment activity for reporting and audits.
• Maintain organized records of communication assets and project documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and furthering marketing initiatives

What you will bring with you:  

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with regulated healthcare programs (Medicaid/Medicare preferred)
• Basic knowledge of marketing or communications workflows
• Experience with fulfillment operations, print production, or direct mail a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and task management tools
   

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02/04/2026