Clinical Team Leader

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Managing Partner, supervise, teach, and mentor assigned group practice students during patient care sessions in The Dental Center and other CDM clinical sites. Oversee group practice management to ensure a humanistic, patient-centered, and efficient general dentistry group practice. Participate in all assigned academic responsibilities necessary for on-time graduation of students. This is a full-time position in conjunction with a faculty position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these skills, abilities, and knowledge or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Recognized knowledge and experience in assigned area of diagnostic and treatment services.

2. Ability to communicate effectively to both individuals and groups in writing and orally.

3. Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, residents, students, staff, patients, and outside contacts.

4. Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.

5. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment. Required Qualifications 1. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or equivalent.

2. Active California dental license or be qualified to obtain licensure or faculty special permit in California.

3. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy

Preferred Qualifications 1. Completion of a residency program in General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry.

2. Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.

3. Experience in supervising students and/or residents providing patient care in an academic setting.

4. Demonstrated dental practice managerial experience.

Essential Job Duties Key Responsabilities Work collaboratively with the Managing Partner, other Team Leader, and Patient Care Coordinator to accomplish all group tasks, including maintaining a patient-centered, productive, and efficient group practice Key Responsabilities Resolve patient care issues (e.g. – complaints, quality assurance) or bring them to the Managing Partner’s attention as needed. Key Responsabilities Perform chart audits and participate in other assigned Quality Assurance activities. Key Responsabilities Cooperate with other group faculty and with the Associate Dean for Patient Care and Clinical Education on scheduling to ensure faculty supervision of all clinical sessions including after-hours call. Key Responsabilities Participate in student assessment activities including daily formative feedback, clinical competency exams, clinical care seminars, remediation plans, and semester evaluations Key Responsabilities Participate in student assessment activities including daily formative feedback, clinical competency exams, clinical care seminars, remediation plans, and semester evaluations Key Responsabilities Serve as clinical course director or co-director Key Responsabilities Provide clinical and administrative guidance for part-time faculty members. Key Responsabilities Ensure group faculty and student calibration with Dental Center clinical and administrative protocols Key Responsabilities Actively participate in clinical and administrative meetings as assigned by the Managing Partner or Associate Dean for Patient Care and Clinical Education Key Responsabilities Assume Managing Partner duties as needed in their absence Key Responsabilities Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Work hours are usually 8am-to5pm with a possibility of an earlier start time. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Travel between CDM Clinical sites include but not limited to Pomona, El Monte, Chino Hills, and Rancho Mirage may be required. Working at WesternU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

•Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.

•Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.

•Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.

•As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.

•WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.

•We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale Minimum $5,000.00 Maximum $5,600.00