Employment Opportunities
Dental Deputy Director
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Director, Medical
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Dental Clinic located at the Little Axe Health Center. The Dental Department provides general dentistry and oral hygiene care services within the AST Health System. This is a full time, exempt position that is responsible for administering, maintaining and expanding a program of primary (and in selected instances, secondary care) and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The Dental Deputy Director supervises the dental staff and represents the dental staff to the Executive Director in the absence of the Dental Director. The dental director provides functional supervision of the dentists, dental hygienist and dental assistants. The dentist is a member of the tribe’s medical staff and, as such, is subject to the Medical Staff By-Laws and the policies and procedures promulgated by the Executive Director.
Responsibilities & Duties
Examine individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out the appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation for treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
Complete referrals, data collection instruments and other records required from time to time when the Dental Director is absent.
Act in place of the Dental Director for any other tasks/ responsibilities that may arise in his/her absence.
Educate individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.
Serve on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
Serve as Chair of the Dental Department’s PI committee and Peer Review Committee.
Prepare and submit monthly written reports on Dental Department issues, concerns, program status, initiatives, and progress to the Medical Director for submission to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
Assist in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of staff as requested.
Design, develop, and implement appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
Assist in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
Assist in the preparation of an operating budget for the Dental Department in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer.
Report special grants and project budgets required to meet the goals of the corporation.
Participate in short and long term program planning for the Dental Department and the AST Health System, including development of goals and objectives.
Provide consultation to the Executive Director and the Health Board regarding dental and oral health issues.
Travel when necessary to attend meetings to represent the corporation and/or the Dental Department.
Supervise, advise, counsel and discipline all of the Dental Department professional providers.
Responsible for personal and Departmental compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
Participate in recruitment/retention activities of the department as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Qualifications
Be a graduate of an accredited dental school and be licensed as a dentist by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry in accordance with the provisions of the State Dental Act of Oklahoma;
Certified/licensed by the US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to prescribe and administer Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 drugs.
7-10 years of clinical dentistry experience.
Be insurable by Physician’s Liability Insurance Company of Oklahoma or another firm specializing in dentist’s professional liability coverage deemed acceptable by the Executive Director of Health.
Must be able to attend continuing dental education courses deemed appropriate for dentists by local, state, and nation professional organizations including the American Dental Association.
Capable of meeting the physical and mental demands of the position i.e. extended periods of standing; frequent interruptions; long, irregular hours; and the pressures and demand of dealing with ill and injured and their family members.
Government or Tribal experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven leadership and team building skills.
Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Able to work independently, work under pressure and to deal with patient concerns.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have computer skills; be proficient with Microsoft office software.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver License.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping; good finger dexterity and sensory perception; frequent repetitive motions; as well as talking, hearing, and visual acuity are required.
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs.)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs.)
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
5 days 23 hours ago