What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Director position at Kenaitze Indian Tribe?
Dental Director
Department: Dental
Program: Dental
Reports to: Director of Health Systems
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt Executive
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
The Dental Clinic Director performs restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry. The Director is responsible for managing the dental staff in partnership with the Health System Administrator for Dental.
Essential Functions
- Educating patients on oral health care
- Examine teeth and diagnose patients' dental conditions, using X-rays
- Assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients
- Carrying out agreed clinical treatments, such as restoring teeth affected by decay, crown and bridge work, etc.
- Maintaining patients' dental records
- Develop and implement procedures in partnership with the Health System Administrator for dental clinic staff and customer flow at Dena'ina Wellness Center
- Understand and follow current regulations and be able to adapt to new laws in healthcare
- Provide quality improvement resources and work with quality system staff to support task oversight and compliance
- Interview, hire, provide orientations, mentor and train staff in partnership with the Dental Clinic Supervisor
- Analyze population data to identify needs. Develop services in partnership with the Health System Administrator and the Executive Director of Health Systems
- Keep abreast of best practices through a structured continuous professional development (CPD) program
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
- Light work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
Physical Requirements
- Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
- Wet
- Noise
- Vibration
- Mists or gases
- Mechanical Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Explosives Hazards
- Burn Hazards
OSHA Categories
- Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
Equipment and Tools:
List Equipment used for job: Computer and other office equipment
List Tools: Standard dental office tools
Travel
- Local
- In-State
Travel will be required for training and meetings
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate from an accredited dental school
Experience
- Five years of experience practicing dentistry preferred
- Experience in supervising and managing dental staff and managing budgets
- Experience working with Alaska Native or American Indian populations
Preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
License/Certification
- Alaska Dental licensure and DEA license required
- Valid Alaska driver license and must remain insurable under Tribal policy
Special Skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of privacy laws
*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
