$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.
White House Clinics General Dentists enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:
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Eligibility for Tax-Free Loan Repayment Programs
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Employer Paid Health, Life & Disability Insurance
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4 Weeks of PTO
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8 Paid Holidays
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1 Week of Paid CE Time & Annual CE Expense Account
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Retirement Plan with up to 4% Employer Matching
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Guaranteed Base Salary, Not Dependent on Production
Many employees enjoy an alternative work schedule that allows for a day off during the week as well.
At White House Clinics, we believe in providing our employees with opportunity for both personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding work environment. We recognize the contributions that each person makes to the team and value each person’s input as we work to deliver outstanding patient care.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Dental Director serves as the lead clinical officer for White House Clinics’ dental department. A member of the organization’s leadership team, the Dental Director maintains responsibility for the quality of services delivered by dental clinicians and for the clinical outcomes of the department. Additionally, the Director represents the perspective of oral health clinicians in organizational decisions and provides insight on topics related to the oral health needs of patients and the communities served by White House Clinics. The position also requires 30 hours per week of clinical practice where the Dental Director will provide direct patient primary dental care in a community health center setting.
This job description serves as a supplement to the Dentist job description and benefits.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES
Quality Assurance and Clinical Management
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Maintain responsibility for the clinical outcomes of the organization’s oral health services through regular monitoring of quality metrics and other indicators of performance.
- Represent the Dental Department on the organization’s Quality Improvement and Risk Management Committee.
- Communicate performance of the Department to all clinicians on a regular basis and work with the team to generate ideas for improvement.
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In conjunction with the Dental Service Line Manager and the COO, the Dental Director will implement and evaluate effectiveness of quality improvement activities.
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Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies, protocols, and principles of practice related to the oral health program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and organizational policy.
- Accountable for involving the dental clinicians in development of procedures, health care standards, and clinical protocols to assure their implementation.
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Accountable for proper organization and maintenance of patient records.
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Review and respond to patient grievances involving the dental department.
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With support of the Compliance Analyst and CIO, monitor risk through routine review of the department’s peer review results and the organization’s incident reporting system. Provide clinical leadership to both programs, assuring implementation of necessary corrective action(s) within the dental department.
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Remain current on developments of diagnostic and treatment advancements and regulatory changes impacting clinical practice. Inform clinicians and/or leadership team regarding the implication of these developments on care delivery within the organization.
Human Resource Activities
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Responsible for selection of dental clinical provider staff (clinicians) and expected to actively participate in the recruitment process.
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Evaluate credentials and current competence for dentists; recommend credentialing and privileging actions to Board of Directors.
- Review recommendations of the Dental Service Line Manager and makes final determination of privileges for OLCPs and OCWs working on the dental team.
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Accountable for assignment of dental clinician staff responsibilities and duties. Provide regular supervision of clinical staff directly or through delegates to ensure clinical policies, protocols, and procedures are implemented properly.
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Develop individual team members through coaching and provide feedback on regular basis. Address performance concerns in a timely fashion and document coaching or discipline conversations in accordance with organizational policy.
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Complete annual performance reviews for all clinicians.
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Accountable for oversight of dental clinical staff development and for assuring appropriate continuing education and in-service training for the clinician and clinical support staff.
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Lead quarterly clinician team meetings. Responsible for developing agendas that include clinical education; discussion of departmental issues/concerns; updates on policy or process changes impacting the department; and communicates other relevant information of interest to the clinical team.
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Support retention of dental clinicians by serving as the voice of the dental clinicians in organizational decisions. Advocate for change as necessary to improve job satisfaction of clinicians. Serve as a conduit of communication from Administration to clinicians to support understanding of business needs of the organization.
Planning
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Participate in short and long-range planning activities in support of the strategic plan and mission including identification of community health care needs and development of resources to meet these needs. Responsible for assuring appropriate clinician participation in the planning process.
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Collaborate with the CEO and other members of the Executive Team in conducting activities, establishing systems, and implementing programs to meet the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
Financial Management and Budgeting
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Participate in budget development and financial management decisions as they affect patient care and the quality and quantity of clinical programs and services. Assist in development of budgets to assure adequate resource allocation and establish standards of productivity and performance.
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Provide input and assist CEO or CFO in establishing appropriate financial parameters that impact the viability of the organization (e.g. fee schedules, productivity standards/goals, wage scales, etc.).
General
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Serve as a resource for colleagues on technical and procedural matters related to oral health.
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Attend meetings of the Board on a quarterly basis to provide clinical information and input to board decisions, to inform Directors of dental clinical quality assurance activities, and to report important and relevant dental care issues.
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Responsible for assisting the CEO in representing the organization to patients, community groups and other organizations and agencies, particularly where clinical concerns are being addressed.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable to the Chief Operations Officer and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Dental Director will provide direct supervision to all dentists and dental hygienists and serve as a clinical expert representing the department. Dentist may also serve as preceptor to Dental School student per organizational guidelines. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include instructing students; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a dental office environment. Requires frequent contact with staff and the public. Frequently exposed to blood, toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work may be stressful at time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent travel between clinics is required. Some long distance travel for conferences, etc. may be expected
WORKING HOURS
40+ hours/week. A position exempt from wage and hour laws, position requires 40 + hours per week with an irregular schedule. Evenings will be required on a regular basis; weekend work necessary on occasion.
Director will receive 10 hours per week of time dedicated to director work; however, the Director should expect to spend time each day fulfilling directorship duties (e.g.; answering emails, responding to questions from team, etc.). Additional time may be provided for projects requiring more intense participation or leadership from the Dental Director.
SALARY
Base salary paid bi-weekly and is derived from a board-approved wage scale that considers years of experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: Completion of accredited D.M.D. or D.D.S. Program
Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in a public health dental setting.
Required License: Full, unrestricted Dental License issued by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Qualifications
Successful applicants will be able to work in a rural setting utilizing available facilities and resources, demonstrate skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion. Able to analyze situations accurately and take effective action while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals with various degrees of training/education. Adept at planning and organization to prioritize activities and meet deadlines. A flexible individual, willing to acknowledge and respect the cultural and social background of Health Help's patients. Adept at planning and organization to prioritize activities and meet deadlines. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a varied audience; in particular the ability to lead groups to shared consensus and the ability to effectively communicate performance improvement needs. Skill in policy and process development. Preference will be given to candidates with previous leadership experience. Some knowledge of the operation of a primary care center is desirable.
