Director of Dental Program (Dentist)
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Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Director of Dental . This position is full-time, within the dental, working at our Broadway location.
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Work with a Purpose
Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people of positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road's mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization's mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental change in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.
Why Jericho : Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible. Jericho offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions.
Responsibilities :
Provide hands-on patient care as scheduled each week
Oversee the proper Performance of surgical procedures on the teeth, bone and soft tissues of the oral cavity
Develop, maintain and implement formal clinic policies and procedures; guide future hires of dentists and professional staff to deliver consistent standards of care according to policies and assuring clinical practices are above reproach and of the highest quality
Refers patients for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols
Communicates Dental Department issues, concerns, program status, initiatives, and progress to the CPO
Assist with designing, developing, and implementing appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
Conduct the interview process, hire, orient and train new professional staff of hygienists and assistants and other dental department personnel.
Collaborate with the Chief of Pharmacy Services and other clinic management to ensure smooth operation of dental clinic and programs including staffing and patient visit ratios, scheduling, cost-benefit of programs; advise on facilities and equipment purchases and repairs
Develop and oversee budget for the Dental Department
Qualifications :
Graduation from an accredited Dental Program
Possession of licensure to practice as a dentist in the state of New York
Strong leadership skills and ability to make mature decisions autonomously and with input from others
Experience in management in a dental officer preferred
Must maintain positive interpersonal relations within patient and co-worker relationships
Previous experience with the Medent EMR or Dentrix system strongly preferred
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working with, diverse, multilingual populations highly desired
Rate : $165,000.00 per year. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.
Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.
Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.
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- Location:
- Buffalo, NY
- Salary:
- $100
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Healthcare And Medical