Dental Program Administrator
Company: the Chickasaw Nation
Location: Broken Arrow
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
*Job Title: * Dental Program Administrator*General Description:
*This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Department of
Health (CNDH). As a member of the CNDH leadership team, this
position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating dental
support services throughout the CNDH. This position, in close
collaboration with the Chief of Dental services, oversees the
operation of general and pediatric dentistry, oral surgery,
prosthodontics, endodontics, and hygienists services. This position
is accountable for the quality of care patients receive,
performance of personnel under their supervision and cost effective
operation of each program.*Supervision Received: * Incumbent is
under the direct supervision of the Executive Officer of Ancillary
and Specialty Services. Works with minimal technical supervision
and performs work in an independent manner. Work is reviewed in
terms of patient satisfaction and effectiveness.*Supervision
Exercised: * Supervises all support and administrative employees
within the Dental Department with the exception of
dentists.*Essential Job Functions: ** Collaborate with the Chief of
Dental Services in all aspects of the dental program to plan,
develop, and provide high quality dental services.* Assures that
all facets of the dental programs meet or excel all Joint
Commission (JC) and other accrediting agency requirements.*
Establishing methods for problem identification and for developing
solutions and corrective actions.* Act as liaison to designated
medical staff members and hospital management by working
cooperatively to ensure development and nurturing of a
collaborative work environment to facilitate involvement in
planning and operations as appropriate.* Develop, revise and
evaluate all clinical, operational, and financial measures in
collaboration with the Chief of Dental Services, including
productivity and staff efficiency to ensure achievement of
established financial and productivity objectives.* Direct and
oversee development, analysis and implementation of a high quality
practice management billing system, ensuring the capture and
recovery of all reimbursable activity within the department.*
Establish overall policies and objectives for the operations and
management of the dental programs in accordance with applicable
regulatory requirements, ensure alignment and support with overall
institutional mission, goals and objectives.* Provide
administrative oversight of Dental Services to ensure adherence
with CNDH and dental management objectives and metrics.* Oversee,
manage, and continue to iterate on end-to-end delivery of dental
benefits/service offerings to drive a compliant and optimal patient
experience* Collaborate with central sterile to ensure dental
services is appropriately monitoring and sterilizing instruments
for patient use.* Recruit, retain and develop strong staff by
providing constructive feedback based on assessed strengths and
weaknesses to ensure achievement of overall performance, objective
and quality standards and compliance with all license, registration
and/or certification requirements.* Lead and/or participate in
public health initiatives focused on improving oral health* Serve
as a member of the CNDH Leadership Team, providing input on overall
strategic direction of the institution and serves on various
committees.* Other duties as assigned.*Minimum Qualifications:
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ** *Required*: Director must
have experience in change management and solid experience improving
patient flow and improving productivity.* *Required*: Strong
administrative history of dental office training and team
building.* *Required*: Knowledge of and familiarity with sub
specialties in dental i.E. Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry,
Prosthodontics, etc.* *Required*: Proficient in the use of Office
automation equipment, such as personal computer, copier and fax
machine.* *Required*: Typing proficiency* *Required*: Ability to
remain professional in stressful circumstances* *Required*: Ability
to maintain strict confidence of all information received on the
job.* *Required*: Knowledge of the Privacy Act, Freedom of
Information Act and HIPAA laws.* *Required*: Ability to supervise
the work of others in identified dental services
departments.*Education: ** *Required Bachelors: *Bachelor's degree
in health sciences or health care administration/management
required.* *Preferred Masters: *Master's Degree in a healthcare
related field*Education Note: * N/A*Training and Experience: **
*Required: Training* 5+ years Five years dental office management
experience.*Licenses, Certifications, Other: ** *Required: *
N/A*Physical Requirements: ** *Required*: Must possess the ability
to cope with constant changes in a stressful environment.*
*Required*: Work requires considerable standing, sitting and
walking and stopping.* *Required*: Individual may be required to
lift in excess of 50 pounds while helping patients or medical
records.*Work Environment: * Work is performed in the Chickasaw
Nation Medical Center hospital and ambulatory environment. There is
common exposure to contagious disease. The work may include a
certain amount of exposure to hostile and emotionally disturbed
patients, family members and visitors*Core Leadership Level: * This
position requires completion of level three Core Leadership
Training within 24 months of the hire or promotion date.Job Type:
Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance*
Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Health insurance*
Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan*
Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to
FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Ada, OK 74820: Reliably commute
or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Application
Question(s):* Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in health sciences
or health care administration/management?* Do you possess at least
five years of dental office management experience?* This position
is a COVID sensitive position and requires the COVID-19 vaccine.
Are you fully vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated
before starting employment if selected?* I understand that the
Chickasaw Nation has a no tolerance policy of drugs and alcohol,
and this includes the use of medicinal marijuana. As a sovereign
Nation, State law does not apply to the Chickasaw Nation, and
therefore the use of marijuana is illegal and is not acceptable for
employees.Education:* Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* Management:
1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location
Keywords: the Chickasaw Nation, Broken Arrow , Dental Program Administrator, Healthcare , Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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