Associate Dental Director

Associate Dental Director

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Reporting to the Sr. Director of Dental Services, the Associate Dental Director is responsible for functioning as partner and clinical leader for the oral health program, managing the program including development of protocols, standard procedures, and management of all patient care related activities. The Associate Director shall be a fully accredited dental doctor licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Nebraska.

The goal is to assist the Sr. Director with ensuring timely access to high quality dental care for CDHC patients through clinical systems improvements, support recruitment and retention efforts of Dental departmental staff, training/development and oversight of the quality improvement initiatives. The Associate Director will assist the Sr. Director to ensure the mission and goals of the organization are realized through professional and effective delivery of oral health services.

The Associate Director will provide departmental reports regarding clinical activities and outcomes, and provide clinical expertise and leadership in design and implementation of new projects and innovative clinical programs, collaborating with strategic business and community partners.

• Ensure delivery of competent, accurate dental care and treatment to all patients.
• Ensure high‑quality dental care meets or exceeds patient needs, organizational and professional standards, clinical outcomes, productivity standards, goals and financial metrics associated with efficient, cost‑effective delivery of dental care services.
• Ensure all clinical services functions achieve expected clinical, productivity, and financial outcomes.
• Make recommendations to the Sr. Director of Dental Services regarding revision to the dental fee schedule annually or as needed.
• Support expansion and programming with area Schools of Dentistry.
• Participate in ongoing assessment and evaluation of the dental program.
• Develop, review and update all dental policies and procedures annually or as needed.
• Ensure that quality management programs are carried out in all clinical areas through development and implementation of effective management programs, clinical protocols and guidelines, decision tools, and review of outcomes; develop a performance database incorporating HRSA, PCMH, The Joint Commission and other key quality indicators.
• Ensure metrics for clinical outcomes are consistently reviewed, and provide clear guidance and direction for ongoing improvements in quality of care.
• Manage patient scheduling.
• Educate staff on all standards, policies and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate dentists, dental assistants, hygienists and other departmental staff as requested.
• Review dentists’ charts to verify delivery of quality care.
• Provide leadership and direction related to clinical collaborations, studies, programs or research initiatives that improve patient lives and community well‑being.
• Analyze, summarize and review patient demographic database to determine future dental needs; make recommendations accordingly.
• Assist dental staff in development and training of educational programs for patients.
• Manage and ensure favorable, collaborative relationships within and among all dental clinical staff; develop a culture of dental care professionals open to an integrated approach to service delivery.
• Foster a workplace that develops a high‑performing team of professionals and staff.
• Solve problems and make critical patient and/or management decisions supported by substantial financial analysis, clinical knowledge and data‑based decision making.
• Evaluate adequacy of dental supplies, instruments, and equipment, and procure needed items.
• Serve as a member of committees such as Performance Improvement Committee, Credentials Committee, and Peer Review Committee, making recommendations as warranted.
• Attend monthly Dental Department and Board Meetings and present Dental Report as recommended.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current unrestricted Nebraska dental license…