Dental Director

The Dental Director is responsible for overseeing the dental clinical services and for supervising the dental staff. The Dental Director ensures that quality of dental care meets professional standards and the requirements of regulating agencies. The dental director also functions as a dentist. The Dental Director works closely with the Health Services Administrator (HSA) on administrative operations of dental services. This position may require some work beyond the usual clinic hours.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provides supervision, leadership, and guidance to the dental care team with respect to quality of dental care, including anesthesia and surgical procedures, and oral health education.
2. Responsible for ensuring the quality of dental care provided at Native Health.
3. Provides guidance to the senior management team in the development of new programs and the delivery of dental services.
4. Provides comprehensive dental patient care including prevention, oral health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and follow-up services to patients under his/her care within the scope of dentistry practice.
5. Supports the organization as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completion of an U.S. accredited dental school is required.
2. Must have a permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Arizona.
3. Must have current board certification in dentistry and maintain certification.
4. Must have current medication dispensing license (DEA).
5. Must have at least 5 years of experience as a dentist in an outpatient dental practice. Experience in a community health center setting is preferred.
6. Two years of experience as a dental director or in a senior management role is required. Experience in supervising staff is required.

Standard Employment Requirements

1. Must possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license during employment. Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.
2. Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment and retain a valid card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH.
3. Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
4. Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.
5. Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an annual update.
6. Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within (90) calendar days of employment and maintain a valid CPR Card during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong knowledge of evidence-based dental medicine and current dental guidelines.
2. Skills in providing diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic services to patients.
3. Knowledge of public health, community health, and population health and ability to understand and interpret relevant statistics and research documents.
4. Ability to motivate, train and work effectively with staff members who have a variety of backgrounds and training.
5. Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time.
6. Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively.
7. Ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.
8. Ability to develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures.
9. Proficient with computer based applications such EHR and as Microsoft Office.
10. Ability to establish rapport and gain the confidence of others (dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, patients and associates).
11. Ability to function as a health care delivery team member.
12. Ability to assess quality patient care.
13. Ability to maintain appropriate documentation of patient dental records.
14. Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of patients, families, or the agency.
15. Knowledge of the cultural and social backgrounds of the Native American and under or uninsured population.
16. Demonstrate adherence to principles of confidentiality, scientific/academic integrity, informed consent, and ethical practice.