Site Dental Director

The Site Dental Director provides clinical oversight to the direct services and direct care staff regarding clinical policies, and procedures. Provides direct supervision to Mid-level Practitioner and Residents; serves as a mentor and provides clinical support to members of the Dental Team. Provides diagnosis and treatment to patients in a manner consistent with the Dental license, specialty, and level of experience. This position may oversee the Dental Residency program.

Job Description:

• Provide direct service to patients;
• Ensure that DPH, OSHA and Dental Association regulations are strictly followed;
• Comply with departmental protocols;
• Meet productivity standards;
• Provide general dentistry services to patients;
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental care;
• Commitment to providing dental care to families in a medically under-served community;
• Willingness to be flexible in the development of new methods of dental services delivery;
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner;
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies;
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards;
• Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients;
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population;
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed conditions;
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate;
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities;
• Performs quarterly chart audits;
• Completes staff reviews;
• Attend required meetings;
• Works closely with Director of Dental Operations;
• Responsible for training and orientation of all Dentists and Hygienists;
• Following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement;
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals in area of expertise;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team;
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Management Team;
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment of the health center mission;
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards;
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited Dental School

If Limited Licensed must have a min. of 2 yrs. AEGD or GPR successfully completed residency program.

• Licensed in Massachusetts to practice Dentistry.
• Minimum of three years professional experience
• Public Health experience preferred.
• CPR certified or equivalent
• Physical requirements include near visual acuity to observe changes in health/illness status of patients.
• Manual skills required include good eye and hand coordination in combination with finger dexterity for administration of injections, treatments, etc.

Benefits:

• 401k
• Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
• Sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
• 100% paid Long-Term disability.
• Discounts on travel and entertainment!
• Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
• College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
• Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events," Lunch & Learn's", team building, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• EyeMed Vision Care Program
• Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Educational development reimbursement
• Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!