Dental Director, Peds Dental Residency Program

Position Summary:
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures for children and teenagers. Examines patients to determine the nature of condition utilizing dental radiographs, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures. Administers, directs, supervises, and coordinates all clinical aspects of the Dental Department; carries out its objectives in the provision of oral health care, education and outreach while participating in the community health program. Provides direction of dental services to pediatric dental residents and coordinates and works with the Dental Department Management Team. This is a supervisor for Program Attending (under SY Health employment) and Pediatric Dental Residents (under Sponsoring University employment).

Essential Functions of the Job:
• Acts as a member of the Dental Management Team to foster cooperation, shared decision making and a team approach to problem solving.
• Responsible for Dental Department Policies, Protocols, and standards in accordance with accreditation requirements, professional and Organization standards.
• Advise the Dental Director of any situations that may adversely impact the efficiency of the Dental Department.
• Monitors departmental spending and revenue production to maximize efficiency in billing practices and minimize costs.
• Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, provides appropriate training, evaluates work performance, and makes recommendations for personnel actions in conjunction with Office Supervisor.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Oversees clinical tracking, protocols to improve patient care and assure compliance with Governmental reporting requirements.
• Runs Morning Huddles and/or monthly staff meetings and Attending/Faculty meetings.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation including budget reports, as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Acts as liaison among governing authority, administrative staff, dental staff, and other departments of the health center.
• Oversees designees who monitor equipment and supply needs and maintains up-to-date and appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Reviews and acts upon the reports of authorized inspecting agencies. Performs regular internal audits and quality assurance based upon departmental standard of care.
• Participates in health center and professional activities which define the delivery of dental health care services and assist in short-and-long-range planning of dental health services and facilities.
• Ensures that high quality care within the Dental Department is delivered in a caring patient centered manner within maximum efficiency while still being within the reasonable realm of standard of care.
• Reviews patient's health history and is fully aware of unusual health conditions, diagnoses, and treatment to follow to be entered into patients’ charts.
• Consults with patients and advises them of their dental status, prescribes the treatment required, provides risks and alternatives and documents according to department, company, state, and federal agency guidelines. Also responsible for including the patient’s financial responsibilities.
• Cleans, restores, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical equipment. A foundation and application of minimally invasive dental techniques is also expected.
• Treats soft and hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity; performs surgery on oral tissues when necessary; renders prosthetic treatment when approved and indicated; designs and places orthodontic devices to correct minor malocclusion of teeth and renders any and all dental services to restore the oral health of the patient that are within the scope of practice.
• Oversees patient care by mentoring/proctoring residents in various clinical settings. As needed, will provide direct patient care.
• Provides preventive dental services to patients, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and provides education in oral health and dental hygiene.
• Must have up-to-date knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental care.
• Must have up-to-date knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients/parents in correct usage.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Residency Program Coordinator Functions:
• Reports to and meets with the Chief SYHealth Dental Director on a regular basis.
• Communicates with the Program Directors on a regular basis (directly/remotely).
• Full time employment with SYHealth and has a fa