DENTAL DIRECTOR I

DENTAL DIRECTOR I Print ( Apply ufeff DENTAL DIRECTOR I Salary $241,860.00 - $570,444.00 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number Y4776E Department HEALTH SERVICES Opening Date 02/23/2023 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information FILING START DATE: February 24, 2023 at 8:00 A.M., PT Until needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: Y4776E NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. COVID-19 VACCINATION: All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics u2013 DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Heads a dental program with responsibility for providing a wide spectrum of professional dental services and professional training. Essential Job Functions Plans, directs, and assigns the various phases of a large and varied dental service program in a County hospital. Formulates and develops administrative and technical standards for dental services. Reviews the dental program, initiates and evaluates new methods and modifies procedures to provide better dental care and to effect greater efficiency in operation. Performs as a Trauma Team Member in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for a Level I Trauma Center. Formulates policies and plans for internship and residency programs. Prepares budget justifications and writes specifications for equipment, supplies, and personnel. Interviews prospective employees to determine their suitability to fill vacancies. Provides dental care or perform the most difficult professional tasks, such as serving on a surgical team which treats fractured jaws or removes tumors and cysts. Coordinates dental activities with those of other hospital services. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years of experience in the practice of dentistry, one year of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or teaching capacity. LICENSE: A California license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California -AND- A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -or- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety. Graduation from an approved dental program, accredited by the American Dental Association, after the year 1980 complies with the Radiation Safety Requirement. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for any certificate, license or Board certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, official license, Board certification from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; with your application or within 7 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure and/or certification will be rejected as incomplete . Supervisory capacity is defined as: provides direct supervision to planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff of the unit, evaluating employee performance, counseling and recommending discipline. Administrative capacity is defined as: responsible for overall administrative duites such as the development of procedures, participation in policy formulation and the responisbility for selection and hiring of staff. Teaching capacity is defined as : provides knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and/or training design utilized in instructing individuals/groups and the measurement of didactic training effects. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above in order to be placed on the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Additional points will be awarded to applicants who possess the following: + Supervisory, administrative, or teaching dentisrty experience beyond the Selection Requirements. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an

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