Associate Dental Director
La Familia Medical Center
Location
Santa Fe, NM | United States
Job description
Position Function Summary
Under the direction of the Dental, Director, the Associate Dental Director assist with the dental practice and is accountable for insuring the delivery of quality patient care and improving the health and wellness of the underserved population of the Santa Fe metropolitan area. The Associate Dental Director also serves as a staff dentist at the Dental clinic.
Essential Responsibilities
Associate Director of Dental Duties
- Assists dental staff by participating in quality assurance programs; providing for continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of staff; enforcing rules and regulations and supervising staff;
- Assists the Dental, Director by being involved in the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of dental staff; assisting with the planning, budgeting, and evaluation of dental health service programs
- Provides input and recommendations to the Dental, Director by attending to changes in the program of dental services; development of new or improved dental protocols; evaluation of dental operations; and participation in quality assessment and quality assurance activities;
- Initiates processes to improve operations and efficiency within areas of responsibility;
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars related to job responsibilities.
Dentist Duties - Maintains a full or part-time dental practice at LFMC as authorized by the dental license. Works in area of their specialty in delivery of dental care to LFMC patients;
- Demonstrates different diagnosis capabilities, makes clinical judgment and decisions based on history, physical and radiographic exam of patients. Formulates a treatment plan in patient dental records within the medical, dental and financial needs of the patient. Evaluates outcomes and modifies treatment plan accordingly;
- Appropriately diagnoses and treats emergency walk-in patients;
- Provides dental care to patients, meeting or exceeding dental encounter requirements, and quality of care standards established by LFMC and its grantor agencies;
- Consults with the Dental Director on the delivery of quality dental care to patients; consults with dental specialists on individual patient concerns and problems;
- Participates in setting dental care standards and protocols for the LFMC Clinic site(s);
- Charts patient encounters appropriately and in a timely manner using accepted abbreviations and nomenclature;
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions;
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant dental care components, as appropriate;
- Trains and supervises dental assistant students and dental hygiene students learning dental practices at the health center(s) and engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate or assigned;
- Participates in continuing education and training for dental assistants, dental hygienists and other dentists;
- Works with other dental providers and dental staff to provide a team approach to patient care;
- Effectively communicates, directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental support staff;
- Administers medications and injections appropriately;
- Initiates and/or participates in community organizations to provide resources in dental care;
- Effectively communicates with patients and provides counseling to patients, parents and/or children, focusing on preventive health care;
- Provides educational materials and instruction to patients upon discharge from care;
- Actively seeks continuing education credits in relevant topics for him/herself, as well as dental staff, and shares new information and/or techniques with colleagues;
- Follows established LFMC departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards; and dental policy and operations protocols; collaborates with Dental Director and other dental care providers to revise and update dental protocols to ensure that they are current and accurate.
- Conducts him or herself and supervises staff with integrity and professionalism consistent with Workplace Laws, LFMC policy, and the expectations of LFMC leadership. Coordinates with other departments, works effectively with peers, and contributes to management objectives.
- Leads employees to meet LFMC's performance and continuous quality improvement expectations. With the assistance of Human Resources as necessary, provides effective performance feedback through recognition and corrective or disciplinary action.
- Oversees dental assistant duties and work schedules, including staff leave and department specific training needs. Responds promptly to performance issues. When applicable, assesses and documents staff competencies and addresses deficiencies through appropriate training.
Responsible for dental clinic quality improvement program and sterilization
Education, Experience and Skills/Training
- New Mexico licensed dentist (DDS), required;
- Previous management training or supervisory experience, required;
- Experience in a community health center within a managed care environment, preferred;
- Documentation of education, experience and licensure is required and must be maintained; dentist must be insurable under the policies and requirements of LFMC;
- Current licensure for the state of New Mexico, DEA and NM State controlled substance registration, required;
- ACLS or CPR and First Aid certification and credentialed per LFMC procedures, required;
La Familia Health offers a comparable benefit package
Bargaining Unit Position Union:
Non-Union: X
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