Assistant Professor, Group Practice Leader, Restorative Dentistry

The Group Practice Leader (GPL) manages and provides oversight to the predoctoral clinical education and performance of dental students in an integrated vertical group practice model. They facilitate the progress of a dental student from DS1-DS4 in the delivery of direct patient care; supervise the delivery of comprehensive patient care and provide oversight of patient treatment plans for students within the Group Practice. The GPL works with the Office of Academic Systems (OAS) in the oversight, assessment and documentation of student progress as measured against student learning objectives (SLOs) and clinical skills assessments (CSAs). The GPL works with the Office of Clinical Systems (OCS) in the assessment, documentation, and oversight of the delivery of timely and quality patient care consistent with School of Dentistry Clinic's policies and procedures. The GPL, as an OHSU School of Dentistry faculty, provides services in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. The duties of this position include: Duties related to Dental Students within the Group Practice:Supervise the provision of direct patient careProvide direct patient care in the process of mentoring studentsManage and mentor learning around patient rights, HIPPA, patient relations, risk management, patient communication and prevention and resolution of patient grievancesServe as mediator for patient and student concerns in collaboration with the SoD Patient Advocate and Patient Advocacy TeamEnsure timely and quality patient care deliveryMentor students in the development of comprehensive treatment plans, monitor the progress of each case, ensure that the appropriate treatment sequence is followed, and confirm that the outcomes are of an acceptable standardGuide and mentor student collaboration with dental specialties, external and internal dental technicians and laboratories and others in the planning and delivery of direct patient careGuide, facilitate, expedite, monitor and track dental student progress and performanceMonitor individual student progress and provide counseling during individual meetings (Student Performance Committee (SPC) Reviews) regarding attendance, productivity, infection control, care delivery, case management, financial management, record documentation, professionalism and volume and mix of casesProvide logistical support in concert with the Group Practice Coordinators for students as they navigate clinical operationsAssign, co-assign and reassign patients to students based on student need, student expertise and student level of performance to ensure adequate & equitable experiences in all disciplinesServe as liaison and advocate for the student with the OAS and OCSMonitor student adherence to Individual Academic Achievement Plans (IAAP)Prepare and disseminate timely and pertinent communication to OAS and OCS around student performance as requestedImplement corrective or improvement measures as recommended by the SOD Student Performance Committee. Duties related to Group Practice Administration:Organize and conduct Group Huddles per termParticipate in the weekly Group Practice Leader meeting and collaborate with all GPLs in project management and process improvement in the operations of the vertical group practice model.Work closely with the Assistant Dean for Predoctoral Systems to support the strategic direction, management, and tracking of the DMD clinical teaching environmentProvide reporting regarding overall productivity of the Practice and/or individual students.Collaborate with the Office of Clinical Systems in the tracking of Key Performance Indicators of Clinic PerformanceConsult and collaborate with SOD Leadership as needed on significant issues Duties related to Participation in Preclinical Courses, Clinical Courses and SOD Committees:Serve as instructor for DMD Preclinical CoursesAttend lectures of fellow faculty members for courses in which the person is assigned.Serve as director/co-director for DMD Courses DEN 754/756*Serve as instructor in DMD Courses DEN730/740*Participate as a non-voting member of the Student Performance Committee, unless appointed as a voting memberParticipate as needed in CQIOC, the clinical quality improvement and operations committee.Participate in committees within the school and university as assignedAccept other tasks as assigned Required QualificationsDDS or DMDLicense to practice dentistry in the State of Oregon (full or faculty license)4-7 years of relevant clinical experience (direct patient care or supervision of direct patient care)Relevant patient care delivery administration or management BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding processExcellent written and oral communication skillsTechnology skills to include data management and document preparation (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) Preferred QualificationsPrior experience as a Group Practice LeaderPrior experience as an academic faculty memberManagement Training ¿ Experience with axiUm electronic health care recordNitrous Permit state of Oregon or Minimal Sedation Permit Why apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. 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