Chief Dental Clinical and Educational Integration Officer

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary focus of the Chief Dental Clinical and Educational Integration Officer (herein “CDCEIO”) will be the practice of comprehensive oral health, including examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for teeth infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth and carrying out the treatment plan in a competent and efficient manner. The position will also involve planning, developing, growing, implementing, sustaining, teaching and supervising in any and all oral health education programming with The Wright Center for Community Health including partnerships with academic partners , and regional hospital and specialist partners. 

The CDCEIOf will function as the clinical leader for dental services, as well as provide oversight and direction to all dentists and staff. The position will consistently  work to ensure that the mission and goals of the Wright Center organization are realized, and will support the positioning of The Wright Center for Community Health in both the local and regional community as a role model for robust, comprehensive, quality patient-centered care and services, professional operations, business integrity and financial stewardship.

The CDCEIO will collaborate with management to lead the development and implementation of organizational and business strategies of the dental service line as well as new oral health initiatives and related objectives. In so doing, this position will:

• Collaborate with administration on the development and reassessment of the dental service line overall strategic plan (including any and all education programming), vision, process compliance and improvement, as well as clinical and educational outcomes.
• Co-Lead with management the ongoing development of operational plans, budgets, and goals of the service line.
• Implement tactics and lead the clinic to achieve operational and financial goals set and agreed with TWCCH and TWCGME.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES and FUNCTIONS

While living and demonstrating our Core Values, the CDCEIO will meet the following requirements of the position:

Clinical Director Responsibilities

• Efficiencies
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and recommend best practices to maximize operating efficiencies and increase service value aligned with department and company goals.
  • Provide input for dental product development based on clinical practice, research, and outcome data.
• Internal Controls/Compliance
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and recommend controls to ensure operational/compliance risk requirements and data integrity.
  • Stay current with regulations impacting the department and company.
• Management and Supervisors
  • Supervise/manages dentists, NYU Langone dental residents, and dental hygienists.
  • Manage, plan, organize, motivate, and evaluate clinical staff, including hiring, termination, work assignments, growth opportunities, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure clear understanding of performance expectations and responsibilities among staff.
• Budget
  • Develop and manage the department’s annual budget in alignment with company goals.
  • Ensure fiscal sustainability through effective management of P&L and expenses.
• Business Plan/Establish Departmental Goals
  • Develop and maintain departmental performance measures and standards.
  • Communicate changes impacting care delivery by residents and dental provider teams.
• Policies/Procedures
  • Determine policy for benefit review procedures and update procedure guidelines.
  • Lead School Based Health Initiatives, including partnerships and program development.
• Lead School Based Health Initiatives
  • Develop comprehensive school-based dental programs in TWCCH and other districts through partnerships.
  • Collaborate with schools and health providers to tailor programs to student and family needs.
  • Design efficient programs that enhance the learning environment.
  • Secure funding for program stability and ensures compliance with state and local policies.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Participate in dental operations, EOS Level 10 Meetings, Clinical Operations meetings, and NYU Langone meetings.
  • Oversee all research projects and teams.
• Customer Service (Internal/External)
  • Direct and manage department activities to ensure professionalism, quality, timeliness, and accuracy aligned with company objectives.
  • Communicate TWCCH’s dental policies and provide counsel to dentists.
  • Conduct presentations on TWCCH polici