DENTAL DIRECTOR I

FILING START DATE:
February 24, 2023 at 8:00 A.M., PT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER:
Y4776E
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Heads a dental program with responsibility for providing a wide spectrum of professional dental services and professional training.

Plans, directs, and assigns the various phases of a large and varied dental service program in a County hospital.

Formulates and develops administrative and technical standards for dental services.

Reviews the dental program, initiates and evaluates new methods and modifies procedures to provide better dental care and to effect greater efficiency in operation.

Performs as a Trauma Team Member in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for a Level I Trauma Center.

Formulates policies and plans for internship and residency programs.

Prepares budget justifications and writes specifications for equipment, supplies, and personnel.

Interviews prospective employees to determine their suitability to fill vacancies.

Provides dental care or performs the most difficult professional tasks, such as serving on a surgical team which treats fractured jaws or removes tumors and cysts.

Coordinates dental activities with those of other hospital services.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Four (4) years of experience in the practice of dentistry, one year of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or teaching capacity.
LICENSE:
A California license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California -AND- A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -or- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety. Graduation from an approved dental program, accredited by the American Dental Association, after the year 1980 complies with the Radiation Safety Requirement.
PHYSICAL CLASS II:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
In order to receive credit for any certificate, license or Board certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, official license, Board certification from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; with your application or within 7 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure and/or certification will be rejected as incomplete.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted at 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above in order to be placed on the eligible register.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional points will be awarded to applicants who possess the following:

• Supervisory, administrative, or teaching dentistry experience beyond the Selection Requirements.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or recession of appointment.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jessica Hernandez Gutierrez, Exam Analyst
Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000
Email Address: jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov