Dental Director

Location: Dowagiac, MI Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 1/9/2024 until filled Summary: As a member of the team, you can expect: • Competitive compensation package commensurate upon experience • Benefits package valued at an additional $30,000 annually. Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans (low cost), PTO (up to 4 weeks accrued in the first year), 15 paid holidays, defined pension plan, 401k, life insurance, disability, and various discount programs. • Professional Development – Allowance provided each year towards training and continue education. • Experienced Support – Pokagon Health Services operates two Dental Clinics, one which is part of a multi-disciplinary Tribal Health Facility in Dowagiac, MI that has served the Native American community in Southwest Michigan for several years, and the second which is part of a new community clinic that serves the Medicaid population in Benton Township and Benton Harbor. • New facility – The dental suite in Dowagiac was expanded in 2019 and contains state-of-the-art equipment, with 14 dental operatories, designed for ease of workflow and the best patient experience. The Benton Township dental suite was constructed in 2021. • Relocation fees and Sign on Bonus – competitive with area practices.

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is searching for a full-time Dental Director for their multi-disciplinary Tribal Health Clinic in Dowagiac, MI. The Dental Director will ensure the care provided at all Pokagon Health Services dental clinics is high quality by participating in strategic planning, assisting in development of policies/procedures, and helping with initiatives and projects, as well as diagnose and treat problems with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth, and provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. The Dental Director will work with the support of the Pokagon Band's Health Services Director, the Dental Manager and Pokagon Health Services Supervisory Team. Job Announcement Flyer: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi - Dental Director - Dowagiac.pdf [pdf - 123.57 KB] Duties: Essential Functions: • Provide the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, and development of staff This includes interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing timely feedback, appraising performance, and providing professional development opportunities; and rewarding and disciplining employees. Proactively address and resolve staff concerns and explore and implement methods and procedures for improving departmental workflow and service to Tribal Citizens. • Provides oversight of Dentists and works with Dental and Clinic Managers to provide guidance and direction for all dental staff. • Ensures quality & compliance standards are being met and provides overall direction and coaching if not met. • Works with Dental and Clinic Managers to ensure new Dentists are oriented to facility and properly trained in performing the necessary functions of their job. • Works with Health Director, Dental Managers and Clinic Managers to ensure dental staffing needs are met at all PHS sites. • Serves as primary preceptor for Dental students. • Oversees the dental functioning of all PHS dental clinics, leading staff at sites in providing high quality patient care and achieving excellent customer service. • Initiates and leads projects that improves dental services and develops best practices for PHS dental clinics. • Participates as a member of administrative team that establishes policies and procedures for PHS. • Member of PHS Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance team. • Member of the PHS Compliance Oversight Group. • Assists with preparation for audits/accreditations. • Participates in external meetings, collaborations, and projects when deemed necessary. • Participates as a member of the administrative team in strategic planning and organizing initiatives and projects. • Provides routine and emergency dental services, including but not limited to, diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgery. • Initiates and interpret x-ray and lab studies. • Directly affects improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of high-quality dental treatment. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, dental care and treatment to all patients as assigned. • Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and Qualifications: Requirements: • Must be licensed to practice dentistry in any state in the US, with the ability to obtain Michigan Licensure within 30 days of hire. Must have successfully graduated from an accredited dental school and completed an accredited general practice residency program. • Ability to alleviate stress and anxiety and be supportive of persons and work tactfully, collaboratively, diplomatically and with highest level of confidentiality required. • Comprehensive knowledge of Primary Dental Care in an outpatient setting is required. • Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written are required. • Must pass comprehensive background and drug screening and provider credentialing. • Supervisory experience in a clinical/dental setting is preferred. • Five years' experience in Dentistry preferred. • Experience working with underserved or Tribal communities preferred. • Proficiency with MS Office Applications preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: Dental Director Dowagiac MI 2024 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0528a983-eff0-40d1- Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov