Dental Director, FT or PT

Job Title

Supervises, guides and instructs the work assignment of staff. Diagnosis, treats, prevents, and controls disorders of the mouth and teeth including gums and related oral structures. May treat disease of nerve, pulp and other dental issues affecting vitality of teeth. Eliminate access barriers for school-aged children in urban and under-served rural areas. Responsible for developing, strengthening and/or sustaining partnerships with school systems and other community partners around the promotion of oral health. This position is responsible for Dental Program in Savannah and Brunswick. Position is based in Savannah and will require to travel to Brunswick as needed.

Job Description

Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of oral health services for school-aged children in the district.

1. Assure that school-based dental services are adequate, appropriate, and accessible; Develop long and short-term goals for the health agency and participate in the agency's strategic and operational planning.
2. Maintain awareness of advances in dental medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, Government regulations, health insurance charges, billing process and financing options.
3. Manage and direct administrative activities for health care employee.
4. Participate in the development and administration of program budgets.
5. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
6. Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
7. Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience at the lower level Dentist 3 (HCP132) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Additional Information

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Additional Perks
• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

Georgia Department of Public Health