Community of Hope (COH) is a nonprofit organization that supports low-income and homeless individuals, children and families in the District of Columbia by providing housing, healthcare, and supportive services. With 3 Federally Qualified Health Centers, employment and education support, temporary housing, permanent housing and rapid re-housing programs; we are a leader in improving the health and quality of life of our clients. Our caring, respectful and family-oriented approach helps strengthen the family unit by giving each family member the tools they need to live healthy, stable lives. In 2012, we received the Washington Post Excellence in Nonprofit Management award.
Position Summary:
The Dental Director will be committed to reducing disparities in health care and providing excellent care in underserved communities and have a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings, as well as the practice of dentistry as related to public health. This position reports to the Health Services Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Dentistry Degree from an accredited program
- Dental residency from an accredited program
- Licensure in the District of Columbia
- Experience with multi-specialty clinical, operational leadership and oversight a plus
Highlighted Duties and Responsibilities:
- The candidate is required to have a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings, as well as the practice of dentistry as related to public health.
- Must be committed to reducing disparities in health care and providing excellent care in underserved communities.
- The Dental Director must be able to creatively work with other health care professional from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal program effectiveness and productivity.
- Must promote the growth and development of fellow professionals in the dental department.
- Must have familiarity with electronic health records, as the practice is integrating records with our medical and behavioral health services in order to fully integrate care.
- Possess familiarity with quality management plans and processes.
- Possess familiarity with dental billing to ensure that the department is able to meet financial guidelines.
We offer great benefits including:
- Medical Plans through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield.
- Dental Plans through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield.
- Vision Plans through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield.
- Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
- Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro
- Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
- And much more……
