DENTAL DIRECTOR/DENTIST WANTED - CHARLESTOWN, RI
Practice in a beautiful, fully equipped, dental office as part of the Narragansett Indian Health Center (NIHC). NIHC is looking to hire a dentist, with experience to work in the capacity of the Dental
Director, to build its dental practice and provide comprehensive dental services to Tribal members of all ages. We seek a General Dentist who can do the following: restorations, dentures, perio, prophies, x rays, implants, root canals and who can learn or appreciate the Native American culture, to work three days per week, to start, with the option for full-time based on volume. There will be a dental hygienist and front desk person to start. The Dentist will assist in the hiring decisions.
The health center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break. The
Dental Clinic will operate two to three days per week with capacity for a full scope of dental services. The medical and dental suites share a common reception area, providing opportunity for patient education. There are three operatories in total, with two equipped for dental treatment, and one set as a hygiene room. The clinic is very modern with capacity for intra- and extra-oral radiography, full sterilization, and modern computing.
Main Operatory Operatory #2 Dental Hygiene Operatory
This is a great opportunity for a dentist who cares about seeing patients and improving oral health within a community. Adult Tribal members, with many of the dental problems associated with aging and chronic conditions, would benefit from a dentist who wishes to do high quality work to improve overall health.
Currently, Tribal members must seek dental care in local community health centers and private practices.
Having dental care at their Tribal health center will have significant benefit for improving access to dental services. Insurance is billed when applicable, and those without insurance receive care as a tribal benefit. Dental staff reimbursement is not based on production.
Benefits: paid time off on an accrual basis including holidays, vacation, sick leave and three personal days;
401k after one year; BCBSRI Medical Plan and Delta Dental Plan; liability insurance coverage; and federal loan repayment opportunities are available.
Duties
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the organization
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organizational goals for dental clinic
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff members
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Prepare and present reports to senior management
Requirements
- License to practice dentistry in RI or ability to obtain an RI Dentist license
- Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably in a dental office/health center dental clinic
- Strong knowledge of office management principles and practices
- Familiarity with healthcare and dental systems and processes
- Proficiency in using relevant software applications including Dentrix
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines - Ability to provide general and some advanced dentistry for tribal members at the top of your dental license - Ability to work as the director of the dental clinic and provide direct dental treatment
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
For more information, contact Autumn leaf Spears, Director/NIT DHHS, through the NIHC Administration Office: 401-364-1263 X 225 or submit your resume/CV to her attention, via email to offsprt@narraind.nashville.ihs.gov.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $104,130.00 - $136,500.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- dentist: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Dental License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlestown, RI 02813: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person