Dentist Lead
JWCH Institute
- Lancaster, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care of treatment provided. In addition, the dentist shall complete patient referrals and other records and paper work as shall be required from time by the corporation.
- Educates individuals regarding the correlation of oral health and overall health and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.
- Maintains and updates skills and knowledge to appropriate professional levels with continuing education courses and educational materials.
- Responsible for personal and professional compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and Clinic rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of Dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personal issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates full knowledge of Infection & Exposure control and sterile techniques for a dental practice.
- Supervises Dental Department compliance, relative to Infection & Exposure Control and safety, as required by local State, and Federal guidelines, Dental Department directives and protocols, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Works collaboratively with support staff, providing clear expectations.
- Works with Lead Medical Provider and Clinic Administrator to attain goals for efficiency, patient satisfaction, and productivity.
- Performs Oral Screenings to fill gaps in scheduling such as No Shows
- Manages difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.
- Exercises professional judgement in the performance of services provided consistent with organization’s policies and the standards of the dental profession.
- Actively participate in Community Health Fairs as needed.
- Works with Lead Dental Assistant to make sure that all Dental Logs are updated, daily, weekly and monthly.
- Makes sure that Dental Front Office is providing printed Daily Appointment lists at the end of each day for the next day.
- Monitors Daily Dental Clinic Productivity for all Dental Providers on-site and works with Lead Dental Assistant to make sure that Oral Screenings are being performed to fill gaps in the schedule for all Dental Providers.
- Works to make sure that Dental Productivity Goals are achieved daily.
- Has intricate knowledge of Denti-Cal covered and non-covered services and limits of services and guides other dental providers with regards to Denti-cal Guidelines as we as all as other programs within the dental clinic such as DHSP, MHLA or any dental HMOs and/or Dental Commercial Insurances.
- Reports to the Chief Dental Officer the weekly Dental Encounters/Dental Provider every Tuesday morning for the previous week.
- Manages conflicts with Dental Auxiliary Staff in a positive constructive manner with the aid of the Clinic Administrator.
- Conducts Peer Chart Audits on Staff Dentists quarterly (5 charts/dental provider on staff) and reports results to Chief Dental Officer.
- Utilizes and monitors effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of service and reports any deficiencies or needed repairs to the Chief Dental Officer immediately.
- Assists with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff
- Builds relationships and fosters a high level of customer service
- Consults with Chief Dental Officer regarding work performance of dental providers and dental assistants.
- Assists in the training of dental student externs.
- Confers with the CDO on dental management issues.
- Participates in Lead Dental Provider meetings, dental staff meetings, audits, peer review, quality assurance activities and participate in strategic planning of the Dental Department.
- Maximizes the time and resources of the Dental Clinic by overseeing patient flow to maximize the number of patients seen in the time available.
- Works closely with the CDO to focus on continuous program improvement, clinical care and exceptional service to patients.
- Conducts performance management, evaluation and coaching for the designated clinical dental team with the direction of the CDO.
- Current California Dental License.
- Current DEA Certificate.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge and success in driving overall clinical operations.
- Ability to travel from site to site as needed.
- Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural background.
- Management experience.
- Experience with Next-Gen/EDR.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.