Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine from a U.S. accredited institution.
Current Michigan dental license and DEA registration required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing dentistry, preferably in a group environment.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Understanding of quality assurance and utilization review processes.
Responsibilities
Perform clinical services as a practicing Dentist.
Maintain dental care standards across all facilities and monitor performance.
Oversee staffing operations at GLBHC dental sites.
Conduct audits for dental quality assurance and improvement.
Lead meetings for dental providers and administrative staff.
Represent dental interests in quality improvement committees and relevant meetings.
Engage with the GLBHC Board of Directors and prepare reports on request.
Benefits
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
Collaborative work environment with diverse populations.
Flexible full-time schedule with varied hours.
Mileage reimbursement for travel between clinic sites.
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs clinical services of a Staff Dentist. (50%)
Maintains standards of dental care delivery for all dental centers and oral health programs. Monitors performance activities, including patient access and availability; utilization review and external and internal referrals. (10%)
Responsible for the staffing at all GLBHC dental sites. (18%)
Responsible for chart audits for dental quality assurance, grant objectives, peer review, and quality improvement outcome measures. (3%)
Chairs dental provider/staff and dental administrative meetings. (3%)
Serves as, or ensures dental representative for, the Quality Improvement and Safety Committees and attends other meetings as appropriate. (5%)
Maintains relationship with GLBHC Board of Directors by attending meetings and submitting written reports as requested. (5%)
Maintains active alliances and collaborations with community educational institutions including faculty, advisory and board positions. (3%)
Maintains current knowledge of funding opportunities and relevant legislation at the Federal, State, and local level. Represents GLBHC and Community Oral Health issues statewide and nationally. (3%)
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES
Attend local or out-of-town training opportunities or meetings as assigned.
Assist in the development of additional community based oral programs as needs or opportunities arise.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Must have graduated from a U.S. Accredited Dental School.
Licensure: Maintains current certification and appropriate licensure as required by the State of Michigan Board of Dentistry, Board of Pharmacy, and the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, and BLS Certification.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years performance as a Dentist in a group setting. Supervisory experience preferred.
Skills: Possesses understanding of quality assurance and utilization review requirements and activities. Analytical skills and good oral and written skills required. Ability to attend to administrative assignments on a timely basis. Demonstrate skill in management of dental staff for day-to-day functions, as well as ability to interpret financial reports and governmental legislation.
Interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Hours of Work: Full-time, flexible, and varied.
Travel: Required between GLBHC sites and for attendance at pertinent conferences. Reimbursement consistent with corporate policy.
