Demonstrated interest in improving healthcare for low-income and culturally diverse patient populations.
Graduation from an accredited dental program (DDS or DMD).
Completion of an ADA-accredited residency program preferred.
Current Virginia dental license with Board certification.
Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or safety net setting preferred.
Skilled in providing primary care dentistry for both adults and children.
Minimum five years of clinical experience, with management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead recruitment, supervision, and development of dental staff including dentists and hygienists.
Ensure adequate dental coverage across clinical sites.
Establish and monitor clinical goals for oral health services.
Maintain high quality standards in dental program and ensure patient satisfaction.
Oversee compliance with safety protocols and infection control according to Joint Commission standards.
Develop clinical guidelines to uphold high quality of care.
Enhance dental processes for improved quality, safety, and efficiency.
Benefits
Participation in community health initiatives aimed at improving access to dental care.
Opportunities to lead educational programs for dental staff.
Work in a collaborative environment with healthcare leadership.
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
Direct involvement in providing patient care at various clinical sites.
Full Job Description
We are recruiting for a Dental Director to lead our growing and innovative oral health program. The Dental Director will provide clinical and administrative leadership of our dental department, assure the quality and safety of dental services provided at multiple clinics in the area, and be responsible for developing and updating dental policies and procedures. The Dental Director will work closely with community partners on a variety of initiatives to increase access to oral health in our service area.
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job)
Health Center Responsibilities:
Responsible for recruiting, supervising, supporting, and developing dentists, dental hygienists, and dental support staff
Responsible for ensuring adequate dental coverage at clinical sites
Responsible for setting oral health clinical goals and assuring progress towards goals
Ensures highest quality standards of dental program including patient satisfaction
Oversees safety of dental care provision, including infection control, in accordance with ambulatory Joint Commission standards
Develops clinical standards to assure high quality of care
Works to improve dental processes to ensure high quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and efficiency
Responsible for developing and updating dental policies and procedures with input from relevant staff including dentists
Manages dental peer review process and annual provider performance reviews
Leads the development and implementation of community based oral health programs including school-based programs
Works with Chief Medical Officer, Associate Medical Directors, and Director of Behavioral Health to improve integration of healthcare services
Helps develop partnerships with stakeholders to facilitate referrals and increase access to oral healthcare for target population
Helps develop and implement continuing education programs for dental staff
Works with development team in development, implementation, and evaluation of grant-funded programs, including annual Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPH) grant application
Represents the dental department on the organization's Quality Improvement (QI) committee.
Works with Chief Financial Officer in developing annual budget and monitoring productivity against budgeted targets
Serves as dental program's primary liaison and represents department in meetings when necessary
Provides direct patient care at Neighborhood Health clinical sites
May be assigned to various project lead roles to advance development of the department and support ad hoc needs.
Employee will be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.
Demonstrated interest in improving healthcare of Neighborhood Health's predominantly low-income, underserved, and culturally diverse patient population
Graduation from an accredited dental program with a Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Completion of an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited residency program preferred
Current license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Virginia with Board certification
Experience in FQHC or safety net setting preferred
Skilled in full range of primary care dentistry for both adults and children
Five years of clinical experience with management experience strongly preferred
