JOB SUMMARY:
Direct the day-to-day operations of the dental program while supervising department staff and performing general dentistry duties.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Focus
• Provide comprehensive general dentistry
• Provide accurate diagnosis and treatment of all problems
• Refer patients needing additional care to other oral health specialists
• Works collaboratively with the CBHS PI Coordinator to regularly monitor patient satisfaction and perform one PDSA cycle each year
• Keeps support staff on task at times when no patients are scheduled for appointments

Performance Management
• Supervise support staff
• Maintain records on all patients that have been assessed and treated
• Completes dental staff annual reviews

Compliance, Policies and Procedures
• Develop and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures for the clinical operations of the department
• Develops and maintains administrative policies and procedures that are specific to the dental program
• Establishes and maintains a teaching affiliation with the University of Maryland Dental School.
• Works collaboratively with the CBHS PI Coordinator to regularly monitor patient satisfaction and perform one PDSA cycle each year.
• Reports monthly utilization statistics to supervisor on a timely basis.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Computer literacy, knowledge of dental practice management systems
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Required: Graduate of an accredited dental school
Required: Minimum of 5 years of practice experience post dental school. 2 years prior experience in supervisory role

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