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Dental Manager

Pulaski, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=61+Delano+St.+Pulaski+NY+USA+13142)

Description

+ Oversee the daily operations of the Dental Program, ensuring adequate coverage and support to carry out all business functions.

+ Represent the Dental Department at school-based health center, Quality Management, and Supervisor meetings as well as any additional meetings as requested.

+ Process Lab Case Invoices thru Microix.

+ Manage enrollment of the school-based dental program.

+ Prepare and compile summary of Peer Reviews

+ Prepare and compile requested quality reports, including but not limited to Soft Tissue/Exam, Prophy/Fluoride and Sealant reports monthly/quarterly.

+ Work as a liaison between ConnextCare and the electronic dental record vendor.

+ Monitor payments from patients for dental procedures.

+ Knowledge in all aspects of the practice management and electronic dental record system.

+ Train staff on practice management and electronic dental record systems.

+ Participate in employee recruitment and interview process.

+ Address and resolve employee concerns, communicate resolution to supervisor

+ Complete and administer employee evaluations.

+ Address patient concerns, following the quality management process

+ Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential task as assigned

+ Maintain continual communication with the Senior Management Team

+ Ensure compliance of appropriate Joint Commission standards

+ Oversee the training of new staff and administer competencies to evaluate understanding of roles

+ Develop and oversee multi-site/department clerical schedule to ensure adequate coverage

+ Have flexibility to perform and provide coverage within the department when needed

+ Dissemination of any pertinent updates to clerical staff

+ Facilitate staff monthly meetings and update action register

+ Perform chart audits and report findings/trends

+ To engage in Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives

+ Other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by your supervisor or management

Requirements

+ Minimum education of Associates Degree required

+ Supervisory/Management experience required.

+ Strong ability to firmly pursue payments on accounts.

+ Verbal and written communications skills

+ Use proper judgment and decision making skills

+ Comply and enforce the organizations code of conduct, safety rules and adheres to all company policies.

+ Carry out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective and professional manner.

+ Cooperate, work and communicate with staff, supervisors, management and visitors to our facility in a professional manner.

+ Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite and the Practice Management System.

+ Ability to display compassion and work well in stressful situations.

+ Must be keenly aware of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.

Salary Description

$50,000+/year depending on experience