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Overview

Hill Country Community Clinic is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dental Director to lead our dental program and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered oral health services in a community clinic setting at our Round Mountain and Redding locations. As a key member of the leadership team, the Dental Director will oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and provide strategic direction for the dental program aligned with Hill Countrys mission. This position requires a commitment to serving underserved populations and advancing health equity in our community.

Position Details

Job Title: Dental Director

Department: Dental

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: CEO

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Redding and Round Mountain

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned which may become essential to the position.

• Provide direct patient care while modeling clinical excellence and evidence-based practices.
• Diagnose dental conditions, evaluate oral health, plan and provide treatment. Services include: oral examinations, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, periodontal surgery, root canals, crowns and bridges; takes and interprets radiographs; performs follow-up services.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical protocols, quality assurance programs, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Consult with managers, executives, and employees to identify problems, develop improvements, create and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, including Medi-Cal, OSHA, HRSA, and other relevant guidelines.
• Oversee infection control and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Monitors system performance to ensure proper operation and identify possible problem areas.
• Identifies problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions.
• Reviews, investigates, documents and processes clinical grievances, complaints, and/or implements disciplinary actions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Analyze and report key performance metrics, such as patient outcomes and operational efficiency; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual client's treatment; maintains records to comply with federal requirements and writes reports indicative of progress or regression.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations, schools, and stakeholders to promote oral health education and outreach.
• Represent the dental program at community events, meetings, and advocacy efforts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly and indirectly supervise employees in the Dental department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Behavioral Standards

• Adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in team systems.
• Perform duties ethically.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Demonstrate ability to re-prioritize duties as needs arise.
• Use time efficiently.
• Be responsible for internal/external client satisfaction.
• Display flexibility in accepting, changing, and carrying out assignments as aligned with Hill Countrys mission.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work environment throughout facility.
• Ability to communicate with team members effectively and professionally.
• Perform job duties in a quality manner.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience working with HRSA-funded programs or managing grant-funded services preferred.

Education/Experience

Current licensure as a Dentist in the State of California. Must have excellent working knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, principles, theories, techniques and practices of dentistry. Must have ability to perform all necessary duties involved in dental hygienist protocol and procedures; as well as those of dental assistant. Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in general dentistry, preferably in a community health setting. Previous leadership or administrative experience required; FQHC or public health experience strongly preferred. Experience with Medi-Cal Dental and other public insurance programs.

Certificates And Licenses

Current licensure as a Dentist in the State of California. Current CPR Certification

Language Ability

Must have highest level language skills. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, attorneys, judges, and/or boards of directors.

Math Ability

Must have intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Must have very high reasoning skills. Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and associated conditions and pathology, and formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite. Must have knowledge of medical management software such as Athena Practice.

Equipment Skills

Working knowledge of all standard dental equipment necessary to perform duties.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is an indoor business and dental office environment with typical dental and office noises. Employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and work near moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to risks of radiation via x-rays, electrical shock and vibration, and chemicals. The employee should be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit and walk, and occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must have close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.