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Cornerstone Family Healthcare - Middletown, NY

posted 5 days ago

Full-time - Senior
Middletown, NY

About the position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Dental Director in our Middletown, NY location. The Dental Director will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the Port Jervis site and work closely with the operations manager. The position involves providing supervision to dental clinical staff, direct and comprehensive care, formulating treatment plans, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The Dental Director will also work closely with the finance department, assist in recruitment and training of staff, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Provides supervision to dental clinical staff at the dental site, which includes 6 operatory rooms.
  • Provides direct and comprehensive care, which includes oral exams/treatment planning, diagnoses, x-ray interpretation, operative/restoration, removable and fixed prosthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and preventive education.
  • Refers to appropriate dental or medical specialty when indicated.
  • Obtains medical and nursing consultation, when necessary, in addressing the total needs of patient.
  • Formulates treatment plans and discusses case presentation with patient.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient files as records.
  • Works closely with the finance department monthly to review the site's profit and loss statement, coding and billing reports to accurate documentation, codes, and claim processing to maximize revenue.
  • Tracks claims, payments, denial and rejections to improve revenue cycle management.
  • Works closely with the dental assistant team leads to ensure proper allocation of resources for the site.
  • Ensures compliance with the dental department policies and procedures in accordance with State, Federal, Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies.
  • Maintains and compiles records and reports in accordance with Cornerstone policies.
  • Assists in the development of dental vendor contracts.
  • Conducts price comparisons on major dental supplies and equipment effective purchasing.
  • Participates in dental clinical staff recruitment, selection, orientation, on-boarding and training as necessary.
  • Chairs dental site departmental meetings to solve problems and give direction to staff regarding process and quality of care.
  • Participates in the Clinical Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Operations Committees and all Provider meetings.
  • Remains current in dental practices and adapts new practices to the needs of Cornerstone's patients.
  • Provides direct and indirect mentoring, supervision and feedback to clinical staff.
  • Provides annual performance evaluations to subordinates in a timely manner.
  • Provides clinical direction and assignments to dental hygienists that work on their teams.
  • Works with the practice manager to ensure scheduling templates reflect the needs of the site practice.
  • Conducts pre-visit planning with the clinical and operations team.
  • Attends and participates in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone including patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • DDS or DMD
  • Licensed Dentist to practice in NYS
  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR Certification
  • 2 - 4 years' experience as a General Dentist
  • If practicing in a Dental Specialty, must have Specialty Board Certification
  • Managerial training or experience preferred
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively.
  • Interest in employment in Community Health Center setting and in Public Health.
  • Good judgment and decision-making ability.
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures, protocols and policies.
  • Flexible, responsible, tactful, resourceful and objective.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive bonus opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 403b Retirement Plan match
  • CME time and stipend
  • Loan Repayment opportunity through the National Health Services Corps
  • Generous Paid Time Off package
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
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