Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
Dental Director
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Dowagiac, Michigan, United States, 49047
Commitment to Citizen Service
Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, staff members and community members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.
Position Summary:
Diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. 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.
Essential Functions:
Provide overall direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, and development of staff, including interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing timely feedback, appraising performance, and providing professional development opportunities.
Provide oversight of Dentists and work with Dental and Clinic Managers to provide guidance and direction for all dental staff.
Ensure quality & compliance standards are being met and provide overall direction and coaching if not met.
Work with Dental and Clinic Managers to ensure new Dentists are oriented to facility and properly trained in performing necessary functions of their job.
Work with Health Director, Dental Managers and Clinic Managers to ensure dental staffing needs are met at all PHS sites.
Serve as primary preceptor for Dental students.
Oversee the dental functioning of all PHS dental clinics, leading staff at sites in providing high quality patient care and achieving excellent customer service.
Initiate and lead projects that improve dental services and develop best practices for PHS dental clinics.
Participate as a member of the administrative team that establishes policies and procedures for PHS.
Member of PHS Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance team.
Member of the PHS Compliance Oversight Group.
Assist with preparation for audits/accreditations.
Participate in external meetings, collaborations, and projects when deemed necessary.
Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery.
Initiate and interpret x-ray and lab studies.
Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families, delivering services in a caring and professional manner.
Provide General and Direct Supervision to Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants as described by the Michigan Dental Practice Act.
Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families.
Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.
Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.
Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients.
Non-Essential Functions:
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Position 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 and collaboratively.
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.
Indian Preference:
Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
Frequently required to talk and hear.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend, and crawl.
Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distance vision, color vision.
Work Environment:
Work in well-lighted, heated, air-conditioned building.
May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids as well as hazardous substances/chemicals.
Exposure to noise of agitated patients, significant work pace/pressure.
Local travel is necessary, so the ability to travel as needed is required.
Competencies:
Client Focus
Continuous Learning
Partnering
Exemplifying Integrity
Teamwork
Using Information Technology
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Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, staff members and community members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.
Position Summary:
Diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. 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.
Essential Functions:
Provide overall direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, and development of staff, including interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing timely feedback, appraising performance, and providing professional development opportunities.
Provide oversight of Dentists and work with Dental and Clinic Managers to provide guidance and direction for all dental staff.
Ensure quality & compliance standards are being met and provide overall direction and coaching if not met.
Work with Dental and Clinic Managers to ensure new Dentists are oriented to facility and properly trained in performing necessary functions of their job.
Work with Health Director, Dental Managers and Clinic Managers to ensure dental staffing needs are met at all PHS sites.
Serve as primary preceptor for Dental students.
Oversee the dental functioning of all PHS dental clinics, leading staff at sites in providing high quality patient care and achieving excellent customer service.
Initiate and lead projects that improve dental services and develop best practices for PHS dental clinics.
Participate as a member of the administrative team that establishes policies and procedures for PHS.
Member of PHS Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance team.
Member of the PHS Compliance Oversight Group.
Assist with preparation for audits/accreditations.
Participate in external meetings, collaborations, and projects when deemed necessary.
Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery.
Initiate and interpret x-ray and lab studies.
Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families, delivering services in a caring and professional manner.
Provide General and Direct Supervision to Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants as described by the Michigan Dental Practice Act.
Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families.
Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.
Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.
Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients.
Non-Essential Functions:
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Position 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 and collaboratively.
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.
Indian Preference:
Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
Frequently required to talk and hear.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend, and crawl.
Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distance vision, color vision.
Work Environment:
Work in well-lighted, heated, air-conditioned building.
May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids as well as hazardous substances/chemicals.
Exposure to noise of agitated patients, significant work pace/pressure.
Local travel is necessary, so the ability to travel as needed is required.
Competencies:
Client Focus
Continuous Learning
Partnering
Exemplifying Integrity
Teamwork
Using Information Technology
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