Associate Dental Director For Non-profit Healthcare Organization
La Clinica De La Raza (Oakland/East Bay, California)

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JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE DENTAL DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: DENTAL
CLASSIFICATION: REGULAR FULL-TIME (BASED ON 40 HOUR WORK WEEK)
REPORTS TO: DENTAL DIRECTOR
STATUS: EXEMPT (NON-UNION POSITION)
SALARY: NEGOTIABLE + FRINGE BENEFITS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
POSITION AVAILABLE: NOW

THE POSITION: In coordination with the Dental Director, the individual in this position will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and assessment of quality dental services for all La Clinica de la Raza dental sites (Transit Village, Fruitvale, Children’s Hospital, Monument, Pittsburg, Vallejo, Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Clinics and school bases sites).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Requires graduation from an CODA accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid D.D.S./D.M.D. degree, current California license, DEA license and NPI ( National Practitioner Identification) number, five years dental experience as a clinician supplemented by two or more years administrative experience in a clinic setting strongly preferred.
2. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of all aspects of general dentistry
3. Comprehensive skills and ability to apply modern methods and practices of four-handed dentistry and oral surgery essential.
4. Individual in this position must have creativity; resourcefulness and judgment in the analysis and solution of dental and administrative problems; strong leadership, teamwork, and crisis management skills are essential.
5. Must be willing and able to drive to the various clinic sites.
6. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: At the direction of the Dental Director and in conjunction with the Dental Manager:
1. Formulates dental program policies; directs and evaluates program development in organization and delivery of dental services to patients; directs patient care operations and quality assurance related to professional dental care services.
2. Performs administrative responsibilities which include recruitment and supervision of professional personnel (i.e. implementation of dentist review involving disciplinary actions, peer review, and evaluating work performance), development and revision of work procedures to expedite improved levels of delivery of services to patients.
3. Responsible for the development and implementation of Infection Control/OSHA as it pertains to the dental practice. Ensures that all dental sites receive yearly dental specific OSHA training/updates.
4. Works with the Dental Director in the coordination of various student rotations (i.e., UCSF, UOP, Chabot Hygiene and the College of Alameda). Additionally, coordinates the supervision of all the teaching programs including dental students, hygiene students, residents, and dental assistant student rotations.
5. Serves as needed as dental representative for Diabetes Collaborative, Homeless Program and other various programs.
6. Works closely with La Clinica’s Human Resource department to insure that all licensing (i.e., CPR, DEA, and State License) and credentialing to government and private insurance programs (i.e.: Healthy Families, Denti-cal, Delta Dental and any others) are up to date and current.
7. Provides support to the Assistant Dental Directors by being available on a day to day basis.
8. Attends supervisory and administrative staff meetings to discuss department operations, staff training needs, and to formulate programs meeting various needs.
9. Represents La Clinica at meetings involving dental funding.
10. Assures compliance with City, County, State, and Federal regulations.
11. Other duties as assigned by Dental Director.

La Clinica offers a unique, challenging, and diverse work environment. We have over 650 employees; our clinics are spread out over 3 different counties, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano. We invite you to join our high quality team. We offer excellent Medical, Dental, Retirement, Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and much more! For more information about La Clinica and our mission please visit our website at www.LaClinica.org. To apply for this position, please send your resume to jobs@laclinica.org.