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Position Summary This position is responsible for the coordination, direction and oversight of the dental services provided at HCHN. This position will provide direct care for 60% of the time, and administrative responsibilities 40% of the time. This position will supervise all dentists and other dental staff. Duties & Responsibilities * Coordinates the U of D Dental Residency Program. * Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high-quality, cost-effective clinical care. * Plans and implements policies, procedures, and systems to achieve stated goals and to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory/third-party mandates. * Provides direct patient care and treatment. * Responsible for the overall supervision and training of dental staff. * Locates and recruits dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants for the facility and ensures appropriate training is received. * Oversees the scheduling of dentists for maximum coverage. * Interviews, hires, schedules, evaluates, disciplines, and recommends discharge of dental personnel. Completes performance appraisals in a timely manner. Ensures staff compliance with dental center policies and contractual provisions. * Approves all licensures, certifications, credentialing, and privileging documents and ensures dentists complete all paperwork and applications within the assigned time frames. * Coordinates the development and implementation of dental policies and orientation materials and standards of care. * Ensures al medical records, coding, and billing information and changes are effectively and efficiently incorporated into the clinic setting with provider level personnel. * Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit, and the charting is comprehensive and legible. * Approves and monitors CME hours and costs in compliance with each provider contract. * Chairs the monthly Dental Provider meeting and institutes continuing professional education, in-service training at each meeting. * Assists in the development of programs and grant writing. * Develops, implements, and monitors the HCHN CQI program related to clinic patient care. Actively participates in the center-wide CQI process. * Reports to the CEO and Board of Directors on dental related items. * Participates in the preparation of the HCHN clinical/health care budget and the ongoing monitoring and evaluation. * Participates in community and organizational activities designed to modify community health-seeking behavior, epidemiology and community health care needs. This includes participating in the development of clinical care and health risk management protocols. * Active participant in HCHN's Performance Improvement Process, Provider's meeting, Continuous Quality Improvement committee and EMG meetings as scheduled. * Ensures all medical equipment, devices, and surfaces are properly disinfected and sterilized according to established protocols. * Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in patient care areas to prevent the spread of infections. * Performs other duties related infection control and prevention as assigned. * Other duties as assigned.