Medical Director - Dental

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Medical Director - Dental

Salary

$148,699.20 - $218,587.20 Annually

Location

Cottage Grove, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

202400326

Department

Health & Human Services

Division

HHS CHC Management/Operations

Opening Date

07/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

09

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DESCRIPTION

About the Position

The Community Health Centers have been providing quality primary care and behavioral health services to the citizens of Lane County since 2004. We provide a broad array of services to over 20,000 adults and children annually in an outpatient setting. The CHC is the primary source for outpatient primary care of the uninsured and under-insured. Our clinics are Federally Qualified Health Centers whose mission is to serve the community by offering excellent care and eliminating barriers to healthcare. Our staff must show dedication to providing care with compassion and willingness to work with a diverse population.

The Dental Director will oversee the operations of the expanding dental department, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and the achievement of organizational goals. This role includes clinical supervision, administrative management, and strategic planning to enhance dental services. The Dental Director will be actively treating patients for a percentage of their work week.

• Examine individuals requesting care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribe and carry out, or direct others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refer individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines; record patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record; and complete referrals and data collections.

• Educate individuals related to oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention and assist in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care. Participate in the development and updating of policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems to respond to changes in the regulatory environment or organizational needs.

• Develop and execute best practices for management of dental staff, both professional and ancillary, and perform periodic clinical review of all professional dental providers.

• Manage the activities of dentistry program, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, and service offerings to ensures effective delivery of services.

• Supervise dental staff, including conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff follow policies and procedures, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions.

• Develop and train assigned staff, including identifying training needs, providing constructive feedback and reinforcement, coaching on how to perform tasks, and acting as a mentor.

• Plan, prioritize, distribute, coordinate, and monitor work assignments, assign resources, reviews work product, and provides feedback and guidance on tasks and priorities. Ensure work is completed in a timely fashion, meets quality standards, and accomplishes organizational objectives.

• In collaboration with FQHC leadership, advise on top priorities for the dentistry program. Prepare and submit written reports on Dental Clinic issues, concerns, program status, initiatives, and progress to department leadership; participates in short and long-term program planning, including development of goals and objectives.

• Lead and/or participate in a variety of community activities and/or organizations to develop partnerships/coalitions that address assigned program issues; confer with a variety of governmental agencies and other organizations regarding program issues; represent the County and/or section at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.

• Serve as Chair of the Dental Performance Improvement Committee and/or Peer Review Committee.

• Receive, respond to, investigate, and/or resolve [escalated] complaints, concerns, requests for information, and/or other related items received from internal staff, the general public, outside agencies, and/or other interested parties.

• Prepare and deliver presentations on matters related to the dentistry program; facilitate and/or participate in meetings, conferences, and training sessions; and design and implement marketing and outreach strategies to ensure public exposure to the dentistry program.

• Maintain knowledge of trends and best practices in dental programs; analyze program data and conduct research to identifying emerging needs and services; assess needs and opportunities and make recommendations based on findings.

• Participate in the preparation and administration of the unit budget; prepare cost estimates and submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control expenditures; manage financial operations in partnership with department finance staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  About the Division

  The Community Health Centers have been providing quality primary care and behavioral health services to the citizens of Lane County since 2004. We provide a broad array of services to adults and children in an outpatient setting. The CHC’s are a primary source of health care for uninsured and underinsured individuals. Our clinics are Federally Qualified Health Centers whose mission is to serve the community by offering excellent care and eliminating barriers to healthcare.

  Click here (https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/health_and_human_services/helping_the_whole_family_stay_healthy) to learn more about the Community Health Centers of Lane County!

  Schedule : Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

  This is a Non-represented position

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.

• Five years of total experience, including:

• Five years of experience in a clinical dental setting, including three years of progressive leadership experience in a dental setting, such as providing oversight and leadership for dental team members OR

• Five years of experience in a clinical dental setting plus an additional three years supervising staff or serving as a team leader in any setting.

  Special Requirements:

• Diploma from an accredited dental school

• State of Oregon License including dispensing privileges

• DEA Certificate

• Current BLS certification

• NPI

• CV or Resume

• Note date of birth and social security number when submitting credentialing documents.

** Please provide a copy of your resume

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a community health setting.

• Familiarity with unionized work environments.

Notes:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.

• Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.

  Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

Medical Director - Dental Classification Details (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/lanecountyor/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1652133&headerfooter=0)

Selection Process

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

Veteran Preference Information (https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=5143112)

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.

Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits

At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career. Read on to learn what great benefits await you in a career with Lane County.

Introducing ALEX (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits) , Lane County's benefit advisor! ALEX is an interactive tool that will help you understand the benefits being offered, out of pocket expenses and coverage available. You will need the Collective Bargaining Unit found in your job posting and when asked for your date of hire, please put in today's date.

*The below information describes typical benefits available for Regular Full-time Employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position, employment status (regular, temporary, or extra help) and/or bargaining group.

ALEX Benefit Advisor (click here) (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits)

Collective Bargaining Units:

Admin-Pro

AFSCME

AFSCME Nurses

AFSCME Physicians

FOPPO

LCPOA

Local 626

Prosecuting Attorney's

Benefits to keep you & your family well - Physically

Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30 days as an eligible employee.

Medical/Rx/Vision - Lane County offers medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The plan options and costs per month for 2018 are outlined below:

If you enroll in the HDHP the County will contribute to your HSA: $1,500 (individual) or $3,000 (family) annually. This amount is prorated based on date of hire.

Eligible employees who complete a Health History Risk Assessment (HHRA), Biometric Screening, and Comprehensive Health Review (CHR) at the Live Well Center receive a $20 per month credit.

Wellness Clinic - The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan. Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and their clinical team provides confidential, affordable care for your acute and preventive healthcare needs. The Live Well Center also provides health coaching, chronic disease counseling, comprehensive primary care services, and much more.

Dental - Lane County provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Lane County provides this counseling and concierge service to employees and members of their immediate households.

Fitness Center Membership - Lane County provides employees with a free membership to a local fitness center. Employees may add their families at a discounted rate.

Benefits to keep you & your family well - Financially

Retirement - Lane County pays for, and enrolls employees in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) following six full months of employment. (Current members are eligible upon hire.)

Disability - Lane County pays a portion of wages for eligible employees through Short-Term Disability, and provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Lane County complies with all State and Federal disability laws for employee, family, parental and pregnancy leaves regulations.

Time Management - Lane County provides employees with a generous bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days.

Holidays - Lane County provides 10 paid holidays per year:

New Year's Day Independence Day

Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Labor Day

Presidents' Day Veterans' Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Life Insurance - Lane County pays for employee group term life insurance.

County-paid Training & Development to keep your career well

On-site Classes - Lane County offers a variety of on-site classes to develop employees' soft and technical skills.

Online Training - Lane County offers a variety of online classes through LEAP to help employees continually improve their skills.

Conferences & Seminars - Lane County will consider reimbursement for employees to attend professional conferences, dependent upon budget, to encourage continuous learning and professional development.

Lane County offers these other valuable benefits

Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings - Employees may enroll in a deferred compensation program 457(b) to save for retirement.

Vision - Eligible employees may purchase supplemental vision insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents/spouse.

Aflac - Optional employee-paid voluntary group coverage is available through Aflac.

Group Discounts - Group discounts may include homeowners and auto insurance, pet health insurance, credit union membership.

Paid medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents is determined by labor agreement or APM, as applicable. Physicians should contact their supervisor for health plan options and rates. Please note that Temporary and Extra Help positions are not typically eligible for benefits. This is only brief summary of benefits available to eligible Lane County employees. In all cases, plan documents govern.

For additional information about these extraordinary benefits contact the Benefit Resource Center at 1-866-468-7272, or Lane County HR at (541) 682-3124.

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IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have included all RELEVANT education, employment and experience in your application. To ensure compliance with Oregon Equal Pay laws, Human Resources will conduct a wage analysis based on the information you have provided in your application to determine the appropriate starting wage if you are selected.

• I acknowledge I have provided all relevant education and employment history.

  02

  Have you graduated from an accredited dental school?

• Yes

• No

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  Please answer YES if you meet one of the following criteria: a. Five years of experience in a clinical dental setting, including three years of progressive leadership experience in a dental setting, such as providing oversight and leadership for dental team members b. Five years of experience in a clinical dental setting plus an additional three years supervising staff or serving as a team leader in any setting.

• Yes

• No

  04

  Describe your leadership experience and sample responsibilities performed in a supervisory or team lead role. (50 points)

  05

  Do you have any experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center? Please provide your experience. (45 points)

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  I acknowledge that I have fully completed my application and attached my resume as instructed in the posting. (5 points)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Lane County

Department

Health & Human Services

Address

151 W 7th Ave Eugene, Oregon, 97401

Website

https://www.lanecountyor.gov

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