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ConnextCare Dental Manager in Pulaski, New York
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