Associate Dental Director

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, dental care and treatment to all patients.
• Ensure that the delivery of high quality dental care meets or exceeds the needs and satisfaction of all patients served, all organizational and professional standards, all clinical outcomes and related expectations; and all productivity standards, goals, and expectations and all financial metrics associated with the efficient, cost effective delivery of dental care services.
• Ensure all clinical services functions achieve expected clinical, productivity, and financial outcomes
• Makes recommendations to Sr. Director of Dental Services regarding revision to the dental fee schedule annually or on an as needed basis
• Support expansion and programing with area Schools of Dentistry
• Participate in ongoing assessment and evaluation of the dental program
• Development, review and update all dental policies and procedures annually or as needed.
• Assures that quality management programs are carried out in all clinical areas through the development and implementation of effective management programs, clinical protocols and guidelines, other decision tools, and review of the outcomes. Develops a performance database incorporating HRSA, PCMH, The Joint Commission and other key quality indicators to provide leadership necessary to meet regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Evaluate the adequacy of dental supplies, instruments and equipment and ordering or otherwise procuring needed supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Serve as a member of the following committees, but not limited to: Performance Improvement Committee; Credentials Committee, and Peer Review Committee and make recommendations as warranted
• Attend monthly Dental Department and Board Meetings and present Dental Report as recommended

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Nebraska dental license, preferably in Dental Surgery (DDS) or Dental Medicine (DMD), State and Federal DEA Certificate
• Additional advanced degree in business, public health, healthcare administration or related field of study preferred a plus
• Minimum 5-years’ experience in a leadership position preferred
• Familiar with operating an academic fellowship or residency program
• Demonstrable leadership role and achievement in a complex healthcare delivery system
• Experience in fiscal accountability and budgeting
• Familiar with PCMH model of care
• Knowledge and/or understanding for FQHC healthcare delivery mode
• Knowledge and experience of quality infrastructure is needed, including how to develop and implement decision tools, clinical protocols and guidelines, care management programs, and outcome measurement assessments
• Demonstrated mastery of critical thinking, analytics, and problem solving skills required
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at various levels both inside and outside of the organization, often in sensitive situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and risk management standards and processes

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Nebraska dental license, preferably in Dental Surgery (DDS) or Dental Medicine (DMD), State and Federal DEA Certificate
• Additional advanced degree in business, public health, healthcare administration or related field of study preferred a plus
• Minimum 5-years’ experience in a leadership position preferred
• Familiar with operating an academic fellowship or residency program
• Demonstrable leadership role and achievement in a complex healthcare delivery system
• Experience in fiscal accountability and budgeting
• Familiar with PCMH model of care
• Knowledge and/or understanding for FQHC healthcare delivery mode
• Knowledge and experience of quality infrastructure is needed, including how to develop and implement decision tools, clinical protocols and guidelines, care management programs, and outcome measurement assessments
• Demonstrated mastery of critical thinking, analytics, and problem solving skills required
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at various levels both inside and outside of the organization, often in sensitive situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and risk management standards and processes

Skills

• Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Financial Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Quality Infrastructure
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Dental
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Legal
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Medical
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Bereavement Pay
• Doctor (On-site)
• Financial Planning
• Free Parking
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Wellness Program
• Merit Increases