Lead Dentist

• This is a Dentist role with a stipend/annual renewal for the Lead Dentist duties*

Get ready for something extraordinary! Picture this - You've got 6 weeks of paid time off in your first year, plus 12 days of paid holidays. That's just the beginning of the perks at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles!

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you:

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

Working at Vivent Health, you can truly serve the underserved and become an impactful part of their health journey.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The Lead Dentist will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of dental services at the local level, ensuring the delivery of exceptional oral healthcare to our diverse patient population. The successful candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and patient-centered approach.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Winning skills and behaviors for success.

Dentist Essential Job Duties (as part of patient care requirements):

• Conduct thorough patient consultations, gathering medical histories, assessing and diagnosing oral health conditions.
• Utilize radiographs and clinical exam to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on diagnostic evaluations and patient needs, ensuring effective care coordination with medical providers as needed.
• Perform a range of dental procedures, including exams, triage, fillings, crowns, complete and partial dentures, extractions, root canals, and biopsies with precision and efficiency.
• Diagnose and treat periodontal conditions, collaborating with dental hygienists to address gum disease.
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions for optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment notes, and adherence to electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
• Provide training to dental clinical support staff as needed to improve procedure outcomes.
• Maintain licensure according to state regulations, including appropriate CE geared toward the Vivent Health Patient population.
• Must pass internal credentialing process and maintain this status throughout employment.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.

Additional Lead Dentist Essential Job Duties:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to the local dental team, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards established in the Dental Clinic Manual.
• Leads daily huddles to help ensure flow of clinic and address any scheduling issues
• Help to monitor and evaluate the quality of dental services, implementing measures to maintain and enhance clinical excellence under direction of Dental Director and or local VP.
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities for Dental Staff in their clinic, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals within Vivent Health to ensure programs are working together successfully for comprehensive patient care in the Medical Home.
• Contribute to enforcing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry and licensure regulations and standards.
• Review and assess clinical protocols, helping the Dental Director to ensure they align with evidence-based practices and the latest advancements in dentistry.
• Serves as Radiation Officer for the Dental Clinic and any other compliance positions specified as needed per the local regulating agency.
• Monitors license and BLS expiration dates for local Dental Clinic providers and helps schedule trainings as needed for certifications and equipment.
• Participate in community outreach programs and partnerships to promote oral health awareness and education.
• Collaborate with the Director of Dental Services to manage the budget for the dental department, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Participate in hiring of new Dental Staff and contribute to performance appraisals of existing staff.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LEADERSHIP:

Leadership is the ability to inspire, influence, and guide others towards achieving a common and/or strategic goal or vision. It involves several key elements:

• Vision and Direction: A leader has a clear idea of where they want to go and communicates this vision effectively to others.
• Motivation: Leaders inspire and motivate their team members, encouraging them to give their best effort and stay committed to the goals.
• Decision Making: Effective leaders make informed decisions, often considering input from their team while taking responsibility for the final choices.
• Communication: Communication skills are crucial for leaders to articulate their vision, provide feedback, and foster collaboration among team members.
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Leaders understand and relate to the emotions of others, building trust and creating a positive work environment.
• Accountability: Good leaders take responsibility for their actions and decisions, setting a standard of accountability for themselves and their team.
• Adaptability: In a dynamic environment, leaders must be flexible and adaptable, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed to achieve success.
• Collaboration: Leaders model collaboration, engage teams and drive partnerships across departments to transfer knowledge, enhance decision-making and improve results.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

• Education:
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school.
• Work Experience:
• Current, active dental license within the state the clinic is located.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a licensed Dentist.
• Proficient in the use of dental software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Proficient in use of email and Microsoft Office suite.
• Dentist Soft Skills:
• Exceptional verbal communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and support staff.
• Compassion and understanding towards patients, creating a positive and supportive dental experience.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively within a dental treatment team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex dental issues and treatment challenges.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving patient needs, industry advancements, changes in treatment plans, and evolving dental technologies.
• Dedication to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on improving overall oral health outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure ability to complete all job duties in a timely manner.
• Additional Lead Dentist Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, lead, and train a diverse dental team towards common goals.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve staff conflicts.
• Dedication to mentoring and developing the skills of dental professionals within the department.
• Strong community engagement and relationship-building skills to enhance outreach programs and partnerships.
• Motivated interest in keeping abreast of advances in dental skills and technologies to ensure modern, science-based clinical practices are utilized

Salary

Starting at $150,000/annually (with a $10,000/annual stipend with annual renewal of Lead Dentist duties) (Depending on Experience)

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for - nor forgive - federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service