Dentist Administrator

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dentist Administrator at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware provides advanced dental care and clinical oversight for individuals with complex needs while managing the daily operations of an institutional dental clinic.

The role evaluates and treats complex dental conditions, performs and oversees procedures, supervises clinic staff, manages operations and budget functions, and ensures compliance with dental standards.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Delaware Dentist license or eligibility.
• Six months experience in staff supervision.
• Ability to evaluate and treat complex dental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental examinations using x-rays and medical history records to determine treatment needs.
• Provides dental services including cleaning, fillings, extractions, restorations, oral surgery, crowns, and dentures.
• Prescribes and dispenses medications as required.
• Administers local anesthesia, analgesia and sedation.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates clinic staff.
• Writes statistical and evaluative reports.
• Provides emergency dental services to the community.

Skills

Dental examinations

Dental services

Prescribes medications

Local anesthesia

Staff supervision

Emergency dental care

Education

Delaware Dentist license or eligibility

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

The Dentist Administrator provides advanced dental care and clinical oversight for individuals with complex dental needs while managing the daily operations of an institutional dental clinic. The position evaluates and treats complex dental conditions, performs and oversees advanced dental procedures, supervises and evaluates clinic staff, administers clinic operations and budget functions, and ensures compliance with applicable dental, quality assurance, infection control, and regulatory standards. The Dentist Administrator also consults with dental specialists regarding complex cases, participates in quality assurance activities and professional committees, and supports the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Performs dental examinations of teeth and surrounding tissue utilizing x-rays and medical history records to determine dental treatment needs.
• Provides dental services including but not limited to cleaning, scaling, bonding, fillings, extractions, restorations, oral surgery, pulp therapy for root canal treatment, simple bridgework, crown work, partial dentures, and installs space maintainers and prepares procedures for orthodontic appliances.
• Prescribes and dispenses medication as required.
• Administers local anesthesia, analgesia and sedation.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates clinic staff.
• Writes statistical and/or evaluative reports.
• Provides emergency dental services to members of the community.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Dentist Administrator Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Delaware Dentist license or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
• Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
• If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].
• The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.