Dental Director - Dental

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes policy and procedures for the Dental Department in alignment with WRFCHC guidelines.
• Participates in organizational meetings to develop, modify, and evaluate medical procedures relative to patient care.
• Maintains scheduling and timesheets of Dental staff and sets policy and standards for the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the Dental department.
• Completes Performance Evaluations and corrective action plans (when necessary) for those supervised.
• Handles disciplinary action for the Dental staff in accordance with WRFCHC policy.
• Make appropriate referrals to other specialists or services as needed.
• Work to ensure that documentation requirements are met to maximize billing and provide best clinical practice.
• Review monthly billing totals and find opportunities to help increase collections.
• Maintains a staff of sufficient numbers to effectively provide quality care for patients of all ages.
• Trains new personnel.
• Provides opportunity for development and professional growth of staff.
• Makes clinical and radiographic examinations of the oral hard and soft tissues and diagnoses of pathological or irregular conditions of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area.
• Performs endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontic, operative, preventative, and restorative dentistry within the scope of practice and ability.
• Performs tooth extractions and refers as needed to the oral surgeon.
• Performs root canal therapy within scope of practice.
• Treats scheduled and emergent patients as needed.
• Ensures accurate input of patient demographics into Dentrix Database.
• Informs patients about good dental health practices.
• Maintains a sterile/disinfected environment in the delivery of oral care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related field.
• Current license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the state of [State].
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in computer software, including Dentrix.