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Associate Director of Dental Department

Brooklyn, NY

Posted: 03/07/2023 Job Number: 1315438 Pay Rate: 200k/year - 220k/year

Job Description


​​TITLE:                          Associate Director of Dental Department


REPORTS TO:             Dental Director



DIRECT REPORTS:     Dentists



                                     Dental Hygienists



                                        JOB SUMMARY:        Responsible for general supervision of the Dental Providers on site, along with some administrative responsibilities.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



Ensures standard quality care is met and dental charts are checked as needed.



Will work with the Dental Manager to coordinate vacation schedules of Dental Providers to ensure seamless departmental coverage. 



Responsible for making sure all charts are completed in a timely manner.



Communicate with the administration as needed on workflow concerns.



Communicate with Dental Director regarding Provider concerns, Patient concerns, and dental schedule.



Be responsible for maintaining and upgrading electronic dental record.



Arrange on call schedule and be as a second call.



Assist in the annual assessment of the Dentists and Hygienists in conjunction with the Dental Director.



Supervise the dental logs and records required for the dental department and ensure that the Dental Department is DOH compliant.



Assist in other duties as necessary.



The Associate Director of Dental Department must be compliant and cooperate fully with the Health Center’s compliance program, including its standards of conduct and policies and procedures.  Such compliance will be considered part of the Associate Director of Dental Department’s regular performance evaluation. Failure to comply with written standards, which includes the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination in accordance with the compliance program.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:



Possess or be eligible to obtain a license as a dentist in New York State.



Meets all requirements for appointment/reappointment as a medical staff member.



Prior administrative leadership experience.



Good communication skills.



 

 

Meet Your Recruiter

Kevin Jackson
Director of Oral Health Recruitment

Originally from Flint, Michigan, Kevin served in the US Army as a Military Police officer. After being discharged as a disabled veteran, Kevin returned to Michigan and obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. He then worked in the healthcare field for 13 years in fields including; EMS, ED and Private Practice. He also taught both clinical and administrative courses at two colleges in the Portland Metropolitan Area.

Kevin made a move from podium to recruiting in 2007 to assist professionals obtain and advance their careers and recognize their dreams. He has over 5 years’ experience in motivating recruitment teams to achieve excellence and process discipline, resulting in successful outcomes for both candidates and employers.

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