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$70K - 90K a year
Conduct quality assurance assessments, ensure compliance with healthcare quality standards, prepare reports, and coordinate projects across departments.
Strong communication, analytical skills, knowledge of healthcare quality regulations, project management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide. Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities. Job Description: Location: Must live in Iowa The opportunity: Join our Quality Management team as a Quality Oversight Senior Specialist, where your attention to detail and analytical thinking will directly impact our organization's compliance and quality objectives. This key position requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can adapt to shifting priorities, and has a passion for identifying and resolving process improvements. The ideal candidate excels at pivoting between tasks, thinks creatively to solve complex challenges, and contributes to our commitment to exceptional service delivery. You'll thrive if you're naturally curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about continuous improvement. How you will contribute: Conduct comprehensive quality assurance assessments to identify process deviations and service level metric gaps Track quality contractual requirements and ensure ongoing compliance Identify potential compliance issues and communicate findings effectively to management Review and enhance documentation for clarity and accuracy Prepare and deliver quality reports to senior management and clients Coordinate quality assurance projects across multiple departments Participate in client meetings and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels Foster a collaborative environment focused on mutual respect, cooperation, and information sharing What you will bring with you: Strong writing and communication skills with proven ability to articulate complex information clearly Keen observational skills and analytical curiosity, with talent for identifying and communicating process discrepancies or anomalies Critical thinking abilities and willingness to challenge existing processes Solid understanding of NCQA and/or URAC requirements Knowledge of federal and state healthcare quality regulations Beyond basic-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing requirements Advanced writing proficiency and technical communication experience Project management or coordination experience Healthcare data analysis and visualization skills Knowledge of healthcare quality management systems Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities. We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation. For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice. We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job Category: Customer Service / Operations Posting End Date: 15/01/2026 Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers
This job posting was last updated on 12/10/2025