Full-time Faculty within the Faculty Dental Practice

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia seeks a full-time faculty member for the Faculty Dental Practice at Broad and Spring Garden Streets. The role includes direct patient care and leadership of daily clinic operations.

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD (or equivalent) and be eligible for a PA dental license, with experience in clinical practice, evidence-based care, and QA. Leadership experience and insurance management are valued.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD (or equivalent) required.
• PA dental license or eligibility.
• Experience in clinical practice and leadership roles.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality assurance.
• Experience with insurance management and claims processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care within the clinic.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the clinic.
• Manage clinicians and staff with focus on humanistic care.
• Budget management and financial oversight for the practice.
• Oversee pre-authorizations, submissions, and claims resolution; set fees; monitor accounts payable/receivable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical practice

Insurance management

Education

DDS / DMD or equivalent

Job description

Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position within the school's Faculty Dental Practice, located at Broad and Spring Garden Streets. Candidates must have their DDS, DMD or an equivalent degree and must have or be eligible for a PA dental license, along with experience in clinical practice with knowledge of trends in evidence-based practice and quality assurance and implementation as the faculty member will serve as both an active practitioner in the treatment of patients and the clinical director of all operations of the practice. Additionally, candidates must have previous experience within a leadership or management role including experience with overseeing other clinicians, a thorough understanding of the care provided by specialist, and experience with insurance management.

Primary responsibilities will include direct patient care as well as direct oversight of all day-to-day operations of the clinic. This will include management of all clinicians and staff within the clinic, ensuring that patients receive dental care in a humanistic and respective manner, and budget management and financial oversight for the practice. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of the process for pre-authorizations, submission of claims, resolving rejected claims, setting fees, and monitoring accounts payable and receivables. Performs other duties as assigned.

Temple is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.