Dental Consultant – DHHS

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dental Consultant will consult with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services by evaluating patient needs, reviewing cases, and preparing dental treatment programs based on patient information. The role focuses on clinical review and recommendations rather than direct patient care. It is a part-time, hybrid position with telework opportunities, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Remote-work eligibility is determined by agency management and may change according to operational needs. Employees must reside in Utah or be relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check and fingerprint review.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
Current, active license to practice dentistry in the State of Utah.
Demonstrated expertise in healthcare quality and population health.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data and use evidence-based practices to inform decision-making.
Commitment to improving the health and well-being of Medicaid members in Utah.
Must reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of the start date.
Must successfully pass a DHHS background check and fingerprint review before the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Serve on Utah’s weekly Medicaid Medical Review Committee to review prior authorization decisions.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate care and promote preventative services.
Analyze data and use evidence-based practices to make recommendations on clinical decision-making related to dental care.
Stay up to date on trends and best practices in dental care.
Provide expertise in best standards of care.
Evaluate patient needs, review cases, and prepare dental treatment programs based on patient information.