Dental Director
Company: Providence Community Health
Location: Providence
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Providence Community Health Dental Director Employee - Full Time
Provider-Dentist Dental, Providence, RI, USOverview:The Dental
Director contributes to the successful achievement of PCHC's
mission and strategic initiatives by providing leadership,
oversight, evaluation, and direction to clinical staff. As a
practicing dentist, the Dental Director provides preventative and
restorative services in dentistry, promoting optimum oral health.
The Dental Director meets clinical standards of productivity as
specified by the Department of Health and Human Services and
standards assessed by PCHC, based on financial and quality
standards. Partnering with the Director of Dental Services (Admin)
- Develop and implement strategies to identify and optimize
operational efficiency and effectiveness.Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:Provides direct care to scheduled patients and/or
walk-in patients, when necessary, per PCHC policies and state
statutes and regulations. Provides leadership, staffing,
coordination, and evaluation of dental clinic activities in
collaboration with the Director of Dental Services (Admin). Works
collaboratively with the Director of Dental Services (Admin) and
Chief Medical Officer to monitor and improve processes and outcomes
of care. Provides dental services advice to the Director of Dental
Services (Admin) and Chief Medical Officer. Regularly evaluates
Dental scope of services to meet the Oral Health needs of the PCHC
population. Participates in preparing grant applications that
support improving dental services based on population needs.
Participates in developing an annual business plan for the dental
program. Works collaboratively with the Director of Dental Services
to ensure annual business and strategic goals are met. Review and
revise policies and procedures in the dental clinic to meet ADA
Guidelines. Responsible for administration and monitoring
standards, policies, and procedures for areas of responsibility.
Ensure the ethical and high-quality provision of oral health care.
Ensures integration of patient education into all phases of
treatment. Participate in scheduled meetings for case management or
quality improvement. Understand patient needs and ensure
outstanding, efficient, productive, and quality clinical care are
met.Responsible for the resolution of patient grievances regarding
quality of care. Establish and maintain effective working
relationships with key service provider groups. Contribute to and
participate in practice-based advocacy. Participate in on-site and
off-site continuing education programs and in-service training to
maintain license and meet the patient community's need. Supervise
interns and students (hygienists, dental assistants) following
requirements within agreement with associated dental schools, as
appropriate. Participate in PCHC outreach activities following PCHC
Policies and Procedures. Maintain client confidentiality at all
levels of interaction. Ensure that peer review audits are completed
bi-annually on time, and that performance evaluations are completed
in collaboration with the Director of Dental Services (Admin)
annually. Performs all duties and responsibilities in the Dentist
job description.Perform other job-related duties as
needed.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESClinical supervision of 12-14
Dentists and 6-10 Hygienists. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities following the organization's policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; establishing performance improvement plans;
rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and
resolving problems.
___________________________________________________________________________Essential
Skills / Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Effectively
communicates orally and in writing. Relates and interacts with
staff at all levels of the organization. Represents the
organization professionally and effectively to the community. Works
independently and is self-directed. Supports, motivates, and
sustains a team-oriented culture. Articulates organizational vision
and implements strategic organizational initiatives. Demonstrates
excellent analytical, quantitative, and financial skills. Exercises
sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy. Evaluates and effectively
addresses highly complex issues and problems. Delegates work, sets
expectations, and monitors activities of subordinate managers and
staff appropriately.Applies skills in employee relations:
scheduling, hiring, firing, progressive discipline, etc.
Demonstrates leadership and basic management skills. Proficiency in
the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint.Education / Licensure / Experience: Graduate of an
accredited school of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or equivalent. MBA, MHA, MPH, or
similar population health Master's level degree is highly
preferredLicensed to practice dentistry in the state of Rhode
Island. Maintain ongoing professional education and certification
as mandated by PCHC board and state regulation.Experience as a
practicing clinician (5 years). Senior/director-level management
experience (4 years). Experience in primary care setting preferred.
Familiarity with federally qualified health centers or FQHC Working
in a not-for-profit organization. Working with low-income,
multi-ethnic populations. Healthcare information systems, such as
electronic health record and practice management systems - Dentrix
Experience in pediatric dentistry. Proficiency in the use of
Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
PCHC is EOE/M/F/D/V/SOPI174898259
Keywords: Providence Community Health, Providence , Dental Director, Executive , Providence, Rhode Island
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