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PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Dental Director in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Come Join Our Team! We Are Hiring! We are currently hiring a Dental Director. This is a full-time position that does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays. Why Progressive Community Health Centers? Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency\'s mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women\'s health, urgent care, dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment. Job Summary The dental director is responsible for maintaining and expanding a program of primary and preventative dental care in a community health center setting that is consistent with accepted professional standards. The Dental Director supervises the dental staff, represents the dental staff to the CEO and provides dental advice and counsel to the CMO/CEO. Providing leadership in the dental department with regard to programming, budget, service and quality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services including evaluation, treatment and referral. In collaboration with management, train, evaluate and supervise dental staff, including hygienist(s) and the Dental Clinic Manager. Provide oral health education to patients, guardians and community as appropriate. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete patient dental records. Collaborate and support the Dental Operations leader to promote access, strong clinical teams, throughput, and other clinical initiatives. Actively direct dental provider meetings and support the Dental Operations leader with content sharing, as needed. Develop and implement programs and/or services that integrate Progressive\'s medical practice with dental practice. Provide oversight for Seal-A-Smile programming including relationship building with schools, supervising of hygienist, optimizing care and quality. Provide quality services to patients as promptly as possible in a courteous and professional manner by treating patients, families, and co-workers with respect, dignity, and compassion while using resources in the most cost-efficient manner consistent with that goal. Collaborates with Dental Clinic Manager in developing short- and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency including development of goals and... For full info follow application link. EEO/Disability/Veteran employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/453587503D074593

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