Chief Dental Officer

Pay or shift range: $162,000 USD to $203,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description Essential Job Functions Provides hands‑on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness. Performance Expectations Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice and other settings Meets patient needs as they arise Utilizes state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and treatment techniques and delegates and refers care as appropriate Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing education requirements Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist’s defined scope of training Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the health center mission Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards Provides clinical leadership of the dental program Ensures clinic’s compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, DPH, HRSA) Evaluates and adds additional services provided by the organization Develops, implements and maintains dental policies and procedures related to clinical operations Oversees the clinic’s quality assurance program Oversees the clinic’s infection control program Oversees protocols for the maintenance of all clinical equipment Develops, implements and maintains clinical protocols for the delivery of patient care services Develops protocols for the management and resolution of patient complaints Develops and oversees the system used to report and resolve incidents within the dental program Determines the dental products to be used in the clinic Working Conditions and Physical Effort Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average‑weight objects up to 15–20 pounds, assisting patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day Will work with blood or blood‑borne pathogens and will require OSHA training Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment Knowledge, Skills, and Technical Qualities Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental science Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment Knowledge of community‑based dental environment Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis and treatment Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress Knowledge of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients Behavioral Qualities Shows outstanding leadership skills Able to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment Able to offer guidance and supervision in a constructive and appropriate manner Leads staff meetings to review team progress in meeting financial and productivity goals for the dental program Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior Education and Licensure Requirements DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in general dentistry Current licensure in the state of Massachusetts Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics Current CPR/AED certification Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr