Dental Director

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Dental Director is responsible for all the Dental Operations at Vibrant Health. The Dental Director is responsible for administering, maintaining and expanding a program of primary care and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The Dental Director works with internal partners to create collaborations; and manages all aspects and employees of the Dental team including the Outreach Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide high quality, culturally appropriate clinical care to Dental patients (80% of the role)
• Ensure top rate customer service for all dental patients.
• Prepares and submits monthly written reports on Dental Department issues, concerns, program status, initiatives and progress to the {ROLE}.
• Assists in the provisions of continuing education, on the job training, and the orientation of staff as needed.
• Designs, develops and implements appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols and processes which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
• Assists in the preparation of an operating budget for the Dental Department.
• Participates in the short- and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and Vibrant Health.
• Patriciates in the preparation of grant applications for Vibrant Health and assumes primary reasonability for developing and implementing Vibrant Health's dental health care plan.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of the dental program and serves for the welfare of Vibrant Health patients.
• Performs periodic evaluations of all Dental Department providers.
• Supervises, advises, counsels and disciplines all Dental Department providers as needed.
• Supervise the Dental Office Manager and provide support and leasdership to their role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Graduate of an accredited dental school (DDS or DMD degree) and maintenance of Kansas state dental licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability is required.

Individual must:

Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.

Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.

Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline.

Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.

Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity.

Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.

Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources.

Hold current drivers' license with an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.

Will be required to have current CPR certification, which can be provided through Vibrant Health if needed.

Proficiency in use of personal computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish.
• Administrative, management and budget experience preferred.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds. The employee will be required to move between facilities and when appropriate, patients' homes.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paper work, recordkeeping, and filing.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability are required.

Trauma Informed Care

At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.

Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans