Senior Clinic Manager: Prosthodontics

Grade: T26

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Director and Department Chair, the Senior Clinic Manager will be managing the day to day operations of a prosthodontic practice where simple to complex prosthodontic care is provided. Primary responsibilities of the Sr. Clinic manager will include managing schedules of providers, students, and staff; developing operational manuals, and training and supervising of staff; working with insurance companies to receive approval for care, developing payment plans and signed contracted with patients, reviewing fees of prosthetic procedures and proposing modifications, and managing each patient care process throughout the steps of prosthodontic care; and submission of preauthorization and payment claims to insurance companies, invoices to patients, as well as ensuring that the accounts receivable account is balanced. In addition, the Senior Clinic Manager will be responsible for all other operational functions of the prosthodontic clinic including scheduling and coordination of care between the referring dentists, the school's clinics, and the graduate prosthodontic clinic. The clinical functions will also include the clinics' compliance with standards, laws and regulations as directed by regulatory and accrediting organizations, and state and federal governments. The incumbent utilizes sound business principles and management practices to ensure that the clinics provide professional services that support the mission and vision of the Dental School, and that patients receive access to the highest quality care. Educational responsibilities will include providing the necessary support for all didactic courses provided by the graduate prosthodontic program, maintaining accurate records for the student's requirements as well as regular updates for the students' competency experiences, creating and managing department calendars, and working with faculty to maintain proper credentials and competency trainings. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree and at least four years of related practice management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills & Abilities:

*Extensive knowledge and experience in clinical management of dental practices.

*Experience in working with underserved population and organizing dental care services tailored to their needs.

*Experience in organizing staff and schedules in dental practice.

*Extensive experience with using databases and computer skills.

*Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Office Suite Programs.

*Knowledge of government and reimbursement regulations and requirements.

*Demonstrated supervisory and team building skills.

*Exceptional organizational and planning skills, along with the ability to manage projects and prioritize work flows.

*Strong analytical skills, along with the ability to work with large data sets.

*Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of faculty, students, staff and patients.

*Excellent written and verbal communication and training skills.

*Demonstrated ability to be task and detail-oriented.

*Strong problem solving and decision making skills.

*Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations with diplomacy.

*Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.

*Ability to use standard clinical and office equipment.

Preferred:

*Experience working with dental residents/students.

*Experience using Electronic Health Records software.

*Knowledge of computer systems and applications used in dental practice

This position requires a background check.

This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

Please note this position will work on-site.

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