Director of Dental Services

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the coordination, direction and oversight of the dental services provided s position will provide direct care for 60% of the time, and administrative responsibilities 40% of the time. This position will supervise all dentists and other dental staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Coordinates the U of D Dental Residency Program.

* Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high-quality, cost-effective clinical care.

* Plans and implements policies, procedures, and systems to achieve stated goals and to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory/third-party mandates.

* Provides direct patient care and treatment.

* Responsible for the overall supervision and training of dental staff.

* Locates and recruits dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants for the facility and ensures appropriate training is received.

* Oversees the scheduling of dentists for maximum coverage.

* Interviews, hires, schedules, evaluates, disciplines, and recommends discharge of dental personnel. Completes performance appraisals in a timely manner. Ensures staff compliance with dental center policies and contractual provisions.

* Approves all licensures, certifications, credentialing, and privileging documents and ensures dentists complete all paperwork and applications within the assigned time frames.

* Coordinates the development and implementation of dental policies and orientation materials and standards of care.

* Ensures al medical records, coding, and billing information and changes are effectively and efficiently incorporated into the clinic setting with provider level personnel.

* Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit, and the charting is comprehensive and legible.

* Approves and monitors CME hours and costs in compliance with each provider contract.

* Chairs the monthly Dental Provider meeting and institutes continuing professional education, in-service training at each meeting.

* Assists in the development of programs and grant writing.

* Develops, implements, and monitors the HCHN CQI program related to clinic patient care. Actively participates in the center-wide CQI process.

* Reports to the CEO and Board of Directors on dental related items.

* Participates in the preparation of the HCHN clinical/health care budget and the ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

* Participates in community and organizational activities designed to modify community health-seeking behavior, epidemiology and community health care needs. This includes participating in the development of clinical care and health risk management protocols.

* Active participant in HCHN's Performance Improvement Process, Provider's meeting, Continuous Quality Improvement committee and EMG meetings as scheduled.

* Ensures all medical equipment, devices, and surfaces are properly disinfected and sterilized according to established protocols.

* Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in patient care areas to prevent the spread of infections.

* Performs other duties related infection control and prevention as assigned.

* Other duties as assigned.