Dental Director - DN005

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Director has the responsibility for the ongoing development and implementation of a comprehensive system of oral health care for NARA. The Dental Director will work to provide leadership and in developing and implementing collaborative and integrated services with NARA in a culturally appropriate manner. In addition, the Dental Director will provide clinical supervision to all dental staff and work closely with the Dental Manager to carry out dental operations.

Requirements

A Doctor of Dental Medicine degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from a college or university accredited by the American Dental Association
Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the State of Oregon.
Have or be able to obtain a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
Three years of dental clinic or professional work experience
1 year of Management experience required
Oregon Nitrous Oxide endorsement. If nitrous oxide endorsement is not available, must have this certification within 6 months of hire
Maintains at least Basic Life Support certification
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintains a clinical patient load that is equivalent to 0.75 FTE clinical dentist/ provides hands-on patient care as scheduled each week
Develop, maintain and implement formal clinic policies and procedures; guide dentists and professional staff to deliver consistent standards of care according to policies and assuring highest quality of clinical practices are delivered
Collaborate with the Dental Manager and other management to ensure smooth operation of clinic and programs including staffing and patient visit ratios, scheduling, cost-benefit of programs; advise on facilities and equipment purchases and repairs
Performs chart reviews in accordance with NARA polices and adheres to the standards of those policies
Ensures programs are developed to meet client needs and client utilization is appropriate
Develops and monitors client outcomes and ensure the highest level of patient care
In consultation with and under the direction of the Compliance Officer ensure compliance to current OSHA regulations, Infection Control standards, safety and hazard procedures and accreditation requirements.
This position will closely and collaboratively work with the Medical Director, Health Services Officer and other program directors accepting cultural guidance and support, to achieve the highest quality of services and best outcomes for clients and community.
Supervises the day-to-day clinical activities of all dental provider staff. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the clinic, and as may be required by the Board of Directors to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained.
Maintains and understands designated Oregon Board duties assigned to dentists, dental assistants dental hygienists and dental therapist
Participates in the State of Oregon’s Dental Therapy pilot project (DPP #100) by providing general oversight and guidance to the implementation of DPP#100 project at NARA
Assists, develops and maintains relationship with the nine Oregon tribes and other tribes across the country, Indian Health Service, Health Resource & Services Administration, Oregon Primary Care Association, the State of Oregon and other healthcare entities.
Develops and maintains relationships with the Native community and ensures their involvement in program design and operation

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness