Dental Director

Lake Superior Community Health Center; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center seeks a Chief Dental Officer to lead dental services and clinical quality in line with our mission and strategic goals. The CDO will partner with the Dental Clinic Manager to set standards, develop programs, and champion best practices across the clinic.

This role includes supervising dentists and licensed dental therapists, driving performance improvement, and participating in risk management with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• DDS required and licensed to practice dentistry.
• Master's degree preferred (public health, healthcare administration or business).
• Leadership experience in a dental/clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to develop programs, standards, and quality metrics.
• Ability to manage risk and collaborate with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for dental services and clinical quality across the organization.
• Set clinical standards/guidelines and quality metrics.
• Lead adoption of new technology (e.g., EHR, digital radiography).
• Collaborate with Dental Clinic Manager and leadership to design and implement programs.
• Supervise dental staff and ensure credentialing and appraisals.
• Provide direct clinical care as part of the provider team.
• Participate in risk management activities with CEO and QI leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical quality

Change management

Communication

Collaboration

Program development

Education

DDS

Master's in public health or healthcare administration or business

Job description

Position Summary:

Serve as the organization’s chief dental officer (CDO) providing leadership and direction for dental services and clinical quality consistent with organizational goals and strategies. Responsibilities include working with the Dental Clinic Manager on dental service and program development; setting clinical standards/guidelines and quality metrics; developing collaborative referral and consultative care, and championing clinical performance improvement. Works with the CEO and Manager of QI, Compliance and Risk to fully implement the risk management plan and participates in risk management-related activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development of clinical goals, outcomes, and strategies for prevention, acute care, and chronic disease management.
• Set clinical practice standards/guidelines and quality metrics; be a champion for change to newer and better practices.
• Lead the adoption of new technology, e.g. . EHR, digital radiography, to improve patient information and care across the continuum (referrals, hospitals, medical).
• Work collaboratively with the Dental Clinic Manager and other health center leadership team members to design and implement programs and services to meet identified population needs.
• Work with the Dental Clinic Manager to ensure business objectives are met through improved access and monitoring of productivity.
• Provide leadership for “best practices” and optimal utilization of resources.
• Lead initiatives related to disease management to improve clinical outcomes and increased payments for care coordination.

8. Lead by developing and embracing the organization’s strategy and mission to all staff; ensure activities are value-added and aligned with community/market need.

9. Recruit, supervise, and manage dental provider resources including credentialing, annual appraisals, and peer review.

10. Provide direct clinical care as an integral member of provider staff.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Participate in short and long-range planning and evaluation.

2. Serve as member of senior leadership; represent LSCHC at CHC and community meetings as required.

3. Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional development to keep current in industry trends and issues.

Supervision Received:

Independent decision-making within areas of responsibility and organizational policy.

Consult with CEO/senior leadership and external resources as necessary.

Supervision Provided:

Directly supervise dentist (DDS) and licensed dental therapist (LDT) staff.

Infection Control and Safety Program Responsibility:

Ensure staff understand and are compliant with universal precautions and right to know.

Typical Working Conditions:

Must be able to integrate leadership and oversight responsibilities with daily operations.

Local and regional travel required.

May include evening and/or weekend work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of health care environment, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.

Ability to understand needs of underserved populations.

Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct programs and service activities.

Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across disciplines, all levels and within the broader community.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to initiate and facilitate change in a positive manner.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple demands simultaneously.

Experience:

Three years direct patient care and leadership experience in similar position preferred.

Education/licensure/registration:

DDS; Master’s in public health, health care or business administration or related field

preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development