DENTAL DIRECTOR (NEW)

General Duties Under the general supervision of the President & CEO, the Dental Director is responsible for all aspects of the overall administration of the Dental Department in accordance with accepted national standards and established NEON policy.

Education

• DDS degree from ADA-approved school of Dentistry.
• Current state of Ohio licensure to practice Dentistry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five years clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Administrative management and budget development experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs, as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.
• The Dental Director must be cognizant of the prevalent stressors and their impact on both the professional provider and the patient populations in the community health center primary care settings.
• The individual in this position must also be aware of pressures, economic and otherwise, from private, public, and legislative arenas as they mold the climate in which public health agencies operate.
• The Dental Director of the center must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal productivity and programmatic effectiveness while continuously promoting the growth and development of fellow professionals, exercising appropriate supervisory control and displaying good work judgement.

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Familiarity with accessing electronic dental records and digital x-rays.
• Ability to learn practice management system and electronic health record applications.
• Ability to learn QSI APTHRYX application.