Chicagofamilyhealth is hiring: Dental Director in Chicago

Job Title: Dental Director

Location: South Chicago Clinic 9119 S. Exchange Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm some extended evening hours of Noon-8:00pm (once per week) with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

Chicago Family Health Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Dental Director to join our team. As the Dental Director, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, developing dental strategic goals, policies, and direction for CFHC's dental program. You will also ensure clinical quality standards are met and work collaboratively with operations to design the operational workflow of dental services.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the dental care plan for CFHC based on community needs and health behavior of the community.
• Recommend dental objectives and priorities in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer.
• Participate in strategic planning of dental services operations.
• Ensure clinical quality standards are met by reviewing and evaluating patient care services.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that govern dental services.
• Identify and make recommendations for the improvement of dental services.
• Build relationships with patients, their families, and the community to promote good oral health and a positive image of CFHC.

Qualifications:

• Must have a D.D.S., Doctor of Dental Surgery or D.M.D., Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an accredited college of dentistry.
• Illinois license required.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in dental care patient management and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing or practicing in a community health or federally qualified health center strongly preferred.
• Familiarity and experience with standards and processes established by JCAHO, CMS, OSHA, CDC, ADA and regulatory entities.
• Knowledge of credentialing process, delineation of clinical privileges and peer review for dental staff.
• Passion for providing quality dental care to underserved populations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and business acumen.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to dental services.
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients. If you are passionate about dental care and community health, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.