Dental services director job description

Directs daily operations of Special Needs Dental clinical practice. Includes oversight and management of student, resident, and faculty practitioners within the clinic. Responsible for integration of clinic with other clinical practice locations in the UT Dentistry, San Antonio enterprise. This position will develop and maintain patient referral pathways and integrate patient care between community and state resources in the southwest Texas region. Additional responsibilities include curricular development related to Special Needs Dental care, delivery of clinical services, and fiscal management of the clinic.

* Collaborates with department chairs, program directors, school administration administrators, faculty, and revenue cycle team to ensure economic and efficient clinical operations.
* Identifies, evaluates, and analyzes community needs and referral patterns.
* Provides recommendations for growth plans and feasibility studies in collaboration with institutional/departmental decision support teams.
* Collaborates with all specialties and establishes business plans for new opportunities for growth of the practice.
* Partners with practice plan teams for new practice implementation and equipment/supplies purchasing assessment.
* Collaborates with marketing to conduct outreach events and promote practice volumes.
* Collaborates with department leadership to improve clinic access by obtaining and analyzing clinical data and developing recommendations.
* Oversees didactic and clinical curriculum development and execution in Special Needs Care.
* Maintains and updates appropriate metrics and tracking for patient volume and reports clinical performance against standard and budget.
* Completes monthly analysis on clinical revenue and payments.
* Identifies trends and potential problem areas and develops solutions.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration is required.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of dental clinical practice experience and physician operation is required.

Preferred:

DDS/DMD or equivalent for licensure.

Formal training in Pediatric Dentistry or Hospital Dentistry preferred

Master's degree in business or healthcare administration preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Eligible for state or teaching license.

Training in Dental Anesthesiology or Conscious Sedation required.

Supervisory Requirements:

Has the authority to direct the work of others, hire or fire employees, or provide recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employee.

Additional Information

Experience & Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree.
• Current license in state of employment. Current DEA certification number.
• Three to Five (3-5) years required, preferably in a general practice residency and/or previous clinical dental experience.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Logs requests for off-sites and diagnostic studies. Maintains chronic clinic logs and ensures that appointments are scheduled according to DOC protocols.
• Participates in the hiring and orientation of all dentists and auxiliary personnel. Provides annual performance evaluations. Recommends, when necessary, corrective action and/or termination to Regional Manager.
• Participates in the development of in service programs and maintains public relations with other health disciplines within the institution(s).
• Monitors dental services and creates and/or modifies procedures, supplies and equipment to ensure reasonable and adequate delivery of dental services.
• Reviews all requests for referral to dental specialists outside the correctional system for validity of need. Assists in obtaining agreements with outside dental specialists for the treatment of these cases.
• Evaluates the oral health of patients to determine need for prosthetic replacement of missing teeth within standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that adequate dental supplies, instruments and equipment are available at all sites. Directs the dental prosthetic laboratory function to ensure timely fabrication of dental prosthesis.
• Develops and implements dental clinic programs to maintain compliance with the requirements of federal and state governmental agencies. Ensures dental clinics meet required accreditation standards, except for the physical facility requirements, which are the responsibility of the Department of Corrections.
• Completes and approves monthly coverage/schedule of dentists. Facilitates resolution of dentists scheduling conflicts.
• Implements monthly peer review of procedures and delivery of dental services in accordance with the standards for JCAHCO, NCCHC, ACA or other accrediting agencies.
• Assists in securing and maintaining proper accreditation, including compliance with the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections and Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions.
• Related project/tasks as assigned.
• Performs and interprets radiographic exams as indicated.
• Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions. Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect patient's health as, deemed necessary.
• Makes proper referral for procedures, which cannot be performed at facility.
• Reports any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Site Medical Director.

YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• 401k with matching funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It's a calling.

By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.

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Covid-19 Protocol:

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Health Care Center for the Homeless dba Orange Blossom Family Health requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HCCH/OBFH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Responsibilities:

A. Patient Care

1. Effectively assists in all areas of the clinic.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in providing care to clinic patients.
3. Effectively interviews patient, evaluates medical history and concerns of the patient.
4. Explains procedures and reviews treatment plan with the patient.
5. Effectively teaches each patient about their Oral Health.
6. Effectively reports information to the dentist (i.e. blood pressure, medical alerts).
7. Effectively communicates with patient.

B. Support For Dental Services

1. Works to guarantee a smooth flowing, efficient Clinic.
2. Completes documentation appropriately and in accordance with Clinic standards.
3. Assures that the Clinic is clean and free of hazards at all times.
4. Effectively answer phone, greet clinic patients, answer patient questions; assist in filling out clinic forms, explain clinic policies/ procedures.
5. Assures that work areas are cleaned and organized.
6. Answer phones with a positive, friendly attitude. Appropriately take, record messages, forward calls.
7. Efficient, accurate scheduling of appointments.
8. Accurately bill and post payments, take payments and give correct change.
9. Prepare accurate, timely invoices.
10. Accurately and in a timely manner scan documents into patient records.
11. Make correct and timely entries into Intergy system.
12. Adheres to appropriate infection control protocols and procedures.
13. Uses and maintains dental equipment in appropriate manner.
14. Follows directions and completes assignments given by Managers.

C. Professional Accountability

1. Committed to providing outstanding quality of care to our Patients.
2. Demonstrates clear and effective oral and written communication to patients and staff.
3. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
4. Works positively, cooperatively with others to accomplish our goal in a professional manner.
5. Demonstrates a constructive attitude toward resolving problems and improving quality of care.
6. Shows commitment to learning new knowledge and skills to enhance service to patients.
7. Stays current and compliant with HCCH and departmental policies, procedures and standards of care.
8. Demonstrates fiscal accountability by working to eliminate waste and destruction of property.
9. Demonstrates commitment to the mission of HCCH to provide quality health care services that improve the lives of the homeless and medically indigent people in our community

D. Safety

1. Provides a safe environment for the patient and staff.
2. Demonstrates understanding of safety procedures.
3. Identifies environmental hazards and unsafe conditions and immediately reports them to Manager.

Requirements:

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• Current CPR for Professionals
• Ability to effectively use computers for paperless dental records.
• Compassionate, able to work with compromised populations.
• Motivated & able to work independently with a positive outlook.
• Flexible and open to learning new skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Motivated to work hard, to learn and to progress in skills.
• Covid Vaccination