Director of Clinical Practice, Advanced Care Clinics and Dental Faculty Practice (Healthcare Program Director)

Job Summary:

This position will direct and have oversight over the administrative operations of the Dental Faculty Practice (DFP) and Advanced Care Clinics, which include General Practice Residency (GPR), Emergency and Urgent Care Clinic, and the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery clinic in the School of Dental Medicine. This position will manage the administrative support teams for both DFP and Advanced Care Clinics and will have financial oversight of both areas.

This position will collaborate closely with the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Professional Practice, Associate Dean for Financial Affairs and Strategic Projects, Director of Dental Faculty Practice, Program Director of GPR, Director of Human Resources, and other leadership positions to ensure each operation is financially stable and operationally sustainable.

This position will serve as a Practice Director for each team and will coordinate with stakeholders when suitable to share resources, as well as making decisions on financial and administrative issues for both areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with CUSDM financial goals and state/university fiscal policies and procedures.

• Direct staff to coordinate all patient care activities for faculty practice to include, but not limited to, patient callbacks, patient assignment, risk management, progress monitoring, facilities adequacy, patient access to multiple disciplines, and efficient use of personnel and other resources.

• Manage billing, accounts receivable, collections and patient registration activities for the practice level. Integrate with leadership in the SDM Financial Affairs group to set resource and productivity goals.

• Provide intellectual leadership for practice methodologies in a higher education/clinical education environment.

• Assist the billing department manager in the accountability and responsibility for the collection of clinic income. This responsibility includes working with the manager of the billing department to establish and implement appropriate policies and procedures for billing, insurance coordination and collections.

• Shall effectively assist the dental staff/residents/administrative staff in the development and training of educational programs for staff and patients.

• Identifies personnel needs, make recommendations, conducts interviews and initiates and coordinates personnel actions.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally-recognized for the quality of its educational programs, its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of many of Colorado's most underserved citizens.

Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West, the School of Dental Medicine is located on the growing University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

As a vibrant member of the campus and the local community, the School of Dental Medicine educates more than 400 students, receives about $5 million in external research funding and provides nearly 100,000 clinical visits both on the Anschutz Medical Campus and across the state of Colorado.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• 6-8 years of professional experience in a dental or academic dental setting, including supervisory experience and practice management.

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in dental practice management.

• Extensive experience in an academic dental setting, to include practice or clinical program management.

• Experience supervising both administrative and clinical staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral communications.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Knowledge of dental procedures

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Jordan Thomas, jordan.thomas@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $91,144 - $115,935.00.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.