Managing Dentist

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Responsible for achieving strategic goals and metrics set forth by the Director of Dental Services and/or Dental Practice Administrator.
• Provide administrative supervision for all team members assigned to the clinic including resolving employee concerns, encouraging teamwork, overseeing the disciplinary process, conducting standing meetings to promote communication, and performing annual performance reviews for assigned employees.
• Provide clinical supervision to all dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
• Collaborate with visiting providers to ensure their ability to provide excellent patient care.
• Oversee and ensure smooth day-to-day operation and clinical flow of the assigned clinic, including employee scheduling.
• Oversee front desk operations including patient registration, patient check-in and check-out, answering the clinic phone line, training and supervising Office Coordinator and/or Patient Access Representatives.
• Coordinate and supervise the development and maintenance of clinic schedules to ensure consistent clinic coverage and efficient patient scheduling.
• Identify team training needs and provide feedback to Senior Leadership.
• Run and review assigned reports and discuss with Dental Practice Administrator or designee.
• Ensure completion of assigned administrative work such as inputting IT tickets, work orders, building maintenance requests, vendor relations, and special projects as assigned.
• Lead staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties assigned by Director of Dental Services or other proper authority.
• Provide direct patient care, including village/field travel.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Certificate from an accredited dental residency program highly preferred.
• Active Dental License in the USA. Alaska license preferred within 2 years if not USPHS.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of work experience as a dentist.
• 2+ years of management experience preferred.
• 2+ years of work within tribal practice preferred.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge in a health care administration setting including staffing and clinic organization, scheduling, and patient flow.
• A working knowledge of the revenue cycle, facilities management, and other infrastructure areas impacting the clinic.
• Knowledge of applicable certification and accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of liability and risk management principles.
• Working knowledge of proper infection control techniques.

Skills

• Clinical dental skills.
• Accurate clinical judgment.
• Administrative, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills including cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Oral and written communication ability.
• Friendly communication skills during stressful situations and ability to maintain composure.
• Computer application skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Leadership and mentorship skills.

Required Certifications

• If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!