About this position
The Dental Director works under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer and is responsible for full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and health center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality.
Role & Responsibilities:
Examines individuals requesting care, diagnosing their dental/oral conditions, prescribing, and carrying out, or directing others in carrying out as appropriate the scope of service, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or referring individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.Educating individuals and the community on oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.Develop a service delivery model to enable efficient, quality services to the communityEstablish standards of performance and quality controlComplete provider reviews to present to Peer Review to ensure clinical staff performance and quality of care meet accepted practicesCoordinate staff recruitment, development, and trainingResolve conflictsManage utilizationAllocate resourcesAssist Senior Leadership with the planning for expansion of services as neededEnsure completion of customer service and patient satisfaction surveysMaintain internal and external communications related to mission and visionDevelop and update policies and proceduresMonitor and manage financial viability of the oral health programParticipate in Leadership Team meetingsProvider Performance ReviewsServe as member on the Continuous Quality Improvement Team for the Health Center
Essential Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settingsknowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs; and current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.
Qualifications & Education Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited dental school; Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental MedicineLicense to practice Dentistry in the state of West Virginia3-5 years’ experience, completion of an accredited general practice residency program 3 years of clinical leadership desired but not required.