Dentist Supervisor (#335120)

This class differs from the:

Dentist, which is primarily responsible for providing direct dental services to patients and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Dentist Manager, which has management level responsibility for all dental services provided by  the Public Health Division and not just supervisory responsibility for a single clinic or operation.

The Dentist Supervisor supervises Dentists, a Dental Office Supervisor, mid-level practitioners (e.g. Dental Assistants; Dental Assistants, Registered Lead; and Dental Hygienists, Registered), and clerical personnel in the performance of their dental care and office duties in a Dental Clinic which is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).  The incumbent develops, leads and directs medical services provided by those supervised.  The incumbent provides direct dental care as a Dentist.  The incumbent assists management in the development of and compliance with the quality improvement/quality assurance programs in the establishment, maintenance and review of medical policies and procedures for clinical services and in insuring that the clinic meets medically-related regulatory and legal requirements.   

Successful performance requires the accurate application of current dental practices and dental consultation with a physicians and dentists both within and outside of the County as well as with local and state dental societies and public interest groups.

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Training And Experience: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental college or dental school associated with a university;

AND

Two years of professional level experience in a clinical/medical practice performing patient evaluations and treatment of clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Note: Additional education or training in public health services, public administration and/or clinic management is desirable

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Current and active license to practice dentistry in the State of California issued by the California Dental Board.
• Valid and current credential from Medi-Cal.
• Valid and current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license.
• Current and valid certification for x-ray safety.
• Current and valid healthcare provider certification for basic life support.
• National Practitioner Identification (NPI) number.
• California Driver’s License, Class C.