Univ - Open Rank - Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine is seeking an Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs (ADCA).

This position qualifies as a senior academic and administrative officer and has substantial independence. The ADCA provides strategic leadership, oversight, and guides the College in the operational aspects of the clinical programs of the College.

The ADCA is responsible for the clinical education, operational polices, and comprehensive patient care programs in the predoctoral and graduate specialty areas of the college.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs carries out the following essential job functions :

• Demonstrates an innovative and entrepreneurial ability to improve clinical operational efficiencies while balancing academic excellence with the financial needs of the clinic enterprise.
• Provides leadership and effectively works with multiple teams to identify clinical improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrates and advocates for clinical excellence throughout the college.
• Builds consensus in the academic setting through outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communications. Must have ability to motivate students to achieve highest levels of clinical excellence.
• Oversees the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine patient advocacy program, interacting with faculty, staff, residents, students, the billing office, and patient service representatives.
• Monitors student progress and achievement within clinics and coordinates the clinical licensure process for students.
• Chairs the Clinical Affairs Committee and assures that all HIPPA and clinical / billing compliance regulations are met and exceeded.
• Collaborates with the Infection Control Officer to ensure compliance and controls within the clinics.
• Carries out teaching, service, research and committee assignments as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications :

• DDS / DMD degree from a US or Canadian dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or equivalent training
• Eligible for a South Carolina dental license

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience in managing clinical operations in an academic setting, preferrable a dental school.

Experience with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and the accreditation process

Experience managing financial processes and budgets.

Review of candidates will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until April 1, 2024. A start date on or before July 1, 2024, is preferred.

The academic rank and salary will be based on the candidate's qualifications and commensurate with their experience level.

Clinical Faculty MUSC Physical Requirements (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift;

Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.

Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders.

Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.

Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.

Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity.

Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.

Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs.

assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected.

Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.

Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects;

depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.

Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills.

Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required.

Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift;

Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.

Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile.

Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces.

Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.

Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.

Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs.

unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.

Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects;

depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.

Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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