Associate Housing Director jobs in Modesto, CA

POSITION TITLE:                          ASSOCIATE DENTAL DIRECTOR

STATUS:                                           EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT:                                DENTAL

SUPERVISOR:                                 DENTAL DIRECTOR

SUPERVISES:                                  DENTIST(S), DENTAL HYGIENIST(S), REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT, DENTAL ASSISTANT

 POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Associate Dental Director provides support to the Dental Director with respect to  the delivery of quality dental services in the ambulatory health care environment.  The Associate Dental Director will support the coordination  of the delivery of services with the Medical and Behavioral Health  Departments within MACT.  These services will be provided in a manner consistent with guidelines established by the organization, as well as State and Federal funding sources.

 The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.         The Associate Dental Director's primary work responsibility is patient care, and includes the following services:

1. Preventive Education
2. Emergency Treatment
3. Diagnostic
4. Restorative Dentistry
5. Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
6. Prosthodontics
7. Referrals for specialty care
8. Referrals to other Health Center Departments

 2.         In addition to the direct delivery of patient care, the Associate Dental Director will perform the following administrative functions:

1. Monitor the quality assurance activities of the Dental Department.
2. Assist in the development and coordination of all oral health activities of the Health Center.
3. Supervise the dental staff, including making recommendations for hiring, promoting and disciplinary action as appropriate.
4. In the absence of the Dental Director, conduct department meetings and represent the dental department at staff meetings and at meetings of professional groups.
5. Assist with the development of Dental Department protocols and procedures.
6. Participates in the processes for increasing Providers’ productivity
7. Comply with all MACT policies and procedures.
8. Performs duties as requested or assigned by the Dental Director and/or the Executive Director.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from an accredited dental college. Must have a license to practice dentistry in California.
2. Minimum of two year's professional experience in dentistry and administrative experience desirable.
3. Current AHA BLS CPR card.
4. Must adhere to the MACT Health Board, Inc. Corporate Code of Conduct.
5. Must provide monthly report to Board of Directors on activities during the month.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
2. Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
3. Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).

 DESIRED ABILITIES:

Authoritative knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of dentistry.  Special knowledge in the prevention aspects or oral health and its related techniques and procedures.  Experience and understanding of oral health education methods.  Basic understanding of nutrition.  Good working knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, teaching methods and rules, regulations, policies and standards related to Dental services.  Must be able to apply principles of personnel administration to selection, placement and supervision of staff.  Experience in working or desire to work in rural community setting.

AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE

Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment.  Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT:

MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F.  As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site.  Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.  Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.