Dental Director
Ohio University
Athens, OH
Full-time
Dentistry
Posted on April 29, 2024
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Dental Director
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 01, 2024.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20166081S
Job Description
In partnership and shared decision making and alignment with the Ohio Department of Health, this position provides dental consultative services to Ohio Dept. Health Medical Director's Office to ensure that sound dental public health theory and evidenced-based practices are in place to promote, support, and improve oral health for all Ohioans.
About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:
Mission:
We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.
Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: provide a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embrace diversity and public service; and improve the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Vision:
The Heritage College is recognized as the national leader in training osteopathic primary care physicians and the number one producer of primary care physicians in the country.
Essential Values:
These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others and embracing diversity; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.
Our Campuses:
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses
Why Choose Ohio University?
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio
Ohio Department of Health:
Oral Health Program | Ohio Department of Health
About The Position:
In partnership and shared decision making with the Ohio Department of Health, the Dental Director provides dental consultative services to the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) Medical Director's Office to ensure that sound dental public health theory and evidenced-based practices are in place to promote, support, and improve oral health for all Ohioans.
This role supports programs that prevent oral diseases, such as community water fluoridation and school-based sealant programs, and those that improve access to dental care help Ohioans of all ages have improved oral health.
The Dental Director monitors the oral health of Ohioans by collecting, analyzing, and sharing oral health data, helping other health professionals such as physicians and nurses, improve the oral health of their patients and ensuring that oral health is seen as an essential part of overall health.
Primary Accountabilities:
HCOM - Community Health Programs
Pay Rate
The approved hiring range for this position is $130,000 to $178,764. Offers outside of this range are subject to additional approvals. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.
Salary is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/
Job Open Date
03/28/2024
Posting Close Date
Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 1, 2024
Job Category
Administrative Special at-will appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Work Schedule
Standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule that may require one day per week in the Ohio Department of Health's Columbus office. The remaining days may be worked at an alternate work location as part of a regular schedule, with leadership approval. The position requires occasional travel and in-person meetings at Ohio University.
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
1 year with potential renewals. Funding agreement w/ ODH through 6/30/25
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
bailey.shooner@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University. We aim to strengthen representation, ensuring that people who look different and have different backgrounds, origins, perspectives, and thoughts have: a seat at the table; equal access to opportunities and resources; are respected, seen, and valued. We believe it is only through diverse voices that impactful positive change can occur in our society. All persons are encouraged to apply.
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Job Information
Employment Type
full-time term
Job Family/Subfamily
Research Administration - Strategy
Career Track & Level
M 5
Pay Grade
CA&P|23|
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report
Clery Act Statistics
“To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/sites/equity-civil-rights/files/2023%20Annual%20Security%20and%20Fire%20Safety%20Report.pdf">Click Here!
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Dental Director
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 01, 2024.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20166081S
Job Description
In partnership and shared decision making and alignment with the Ohio Department of Health, this position provides dental consultative services to Ohio Dept. Health Medical Director's Office to ensure that sound dental public health theory and evidenced-based practices are in place to promote, support, and improve oral health for all Ohioans.
About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:
Mission:
We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.
Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: provide a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embrace diversity and public service; and improve the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Vision:
The Heritage College is recognized as the national leader in training osteopathic primary care physicians and the number one producer of primary care physicians in the country.
Essential Values:
These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others and embracing diversity; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.
Our Campuses:
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses
Why Choose Ohio University?
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio
Ohio Department of Health:
Oral Health Program | Ohio Department of Health
About The Position:
In partnership and shared decision making with the Ohio Department of Health, the Dental Director provides dental consultative services to the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) Medical Director's Office to ensure that sound dental public health theory and evidenced-based practices are in place to promote, support, and improve oral health for all Ohioans.
This role supports programs that prevent oral diseases, such as community water fluoridation and school-based sealant programs, and those that improve access to dental care help Ohioans of all ages have improved oral health.
The Dental Director monitors the oral health of Ohioans by collecting, analyzing, and sharing oral health data, helping other health professionals such as physicians and nurses, improve the oral health of their patients and ensuring that oral health is seen as an essential part of overall health.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Partner with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to set overall vision, mission, and strategic direction for oral health to assist with the development of the annual work plan to improve the oral health status of allOhioans and their access to dental care.
- Formulate and direct implementation of statewide oral health policies. Ensure the ODH oral health programs are following best clinical practices.
- Integrate oral health into other Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health and departmental programs that have an oral health component (e.g. Chronic Disease, Tobacco, Children with Medical Handicaps, AIDS/Ryan White, Immunization and Preparedness.)
- Develop standards of care for oral health programs funded through ODH and oversee the training, dissemination, and monitoring of compliance with those standards. As required by ORC 4715.22, provides general supervision to ODH licensed dental hygienists
- Oversee Ohio's oral health surveillance system and analyze and interpret oral health data and the latest developments and research in oral health and oral health care delivery (e.g., preventive dentistry, oral epidemiology, dental treatment, oral health workforce, planning, dental care delivery systems, reimbursement and cost containment (e.g. value based care .
- Set policies and work with outside local, state and federal agencies and organizations, community-based dental programs, professional dental and public health organizations, dental schools and other stakeholders to advance oral health across the lifespan.
- Communicate ODH's position on oral health legislation and issues through the development of written statements, technical and/or legal documents.
- Collaborate with dentists in Ohio, with a focus on Southeast Ohio to increase the network of comprehensive dental care for uninsured patients.
- Reach out to statewide and regional dental associations to explore program opportunities and partnerships.
- Contribute to educational process of healthcare students at Ohio University including medical and nursing students.
- Other duties as assigned
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- 3 years work experience
- License to practice dentistry in Ohio
- Resident of Ohio
- Preference given to candidates who have a Master's of Public Health degree
- Experience in leading community-based dental disease and oral health promotion programs preferred
- Knowledge of oral epidemiology, dental care delivery systems and reimbursement, strategic planning, methods of conducting oral health surveillance and data analysis and reporting
- Demonstrated ability in public speaking, collaboration and technical or scientific writing
HCOM - Community Health Programs
Pay Rate
The approved hiring range for this position is $130,000 to $178,764. Offers outside of this range are subject to additional approvals. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.
Salary is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/
Job Open Date
03/28/2024
Posting Close Date
Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 1, 2024
Job Category
Administrative Special at-will appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Work Schedule
Standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule that may require one day per week in the Ohio Department of Health's Columbus office. The remaining days may be worked at an alternate work location as part of a regular schedule, with leadership approval. The position requires occasional travel and in-person meetings at Ohio University.
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
1 year with potential renewals. Funding agreement w/ ODH through 6/30/25
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
bailey.shooner@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University. We aim to strengthen representation, ensuring that people who look different and have different backgrounds, origins, perspectives, and thoughts have: a seat at the table; equal access to opportunities and resources; are respected, seen, and valued. We believe it is only through diverse voices that impactful positive change can occur in our society. All persons are encouraged to apply.
.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time term
Job Family/Subfamily
Research Administration - Strategy
Career Track & Level
M 5
Pay Grade
CA&P|23|
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report
Clery Act Statistics
“To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/sites/equity-civil-rights/files/2023%20Annual%20Security%20and%20Fire%20Safety%20Report.pdf">Click Here!
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a DDS?
- Yes
- No
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