Director, Clinical Operations - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - College of Dentistry

Director, Clinical Operations - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - College of Dentistry

Hiring Department : Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID

Posting Close Date : 11 / 11 / 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU / VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description :

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the College ofDentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking applications for a full-timeDirector of Clinical Operations.

The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees includingDMD, PhD and Master's programs. TheUniversity offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Health,Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave that includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, the University offers tuition waivers for employeesand dependents. Click for a completelist of benefits : at : https : / / www.hr.uillinois.edu / benefits.

This position isresponsible for oversight and management of the clinical operations of the Oraland Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. This includes the clinic's administrativeoperations, clinic budget management, regulatory compliance, equipment andcapital procurement, development of patient communications, outreach, staffmanagement, scheduling and marketing. The Director will develop all appropriate guidelines, policies andprocedures related to patient care, research, educational programs, clinicalcompliance while ensuring all clinical operations and program support the Departmentand the College of Dentistry's mission.

Qualifications :

The minimum requirements include aBachelor's degree preferably in an oral health profession or related field, a minimumof five years experience in progressive clinical administrativeresponsibilities in an oral health or healthcare organization, and knowledgeand experience in an electronic health records or dental health electronic. A mastersdegree is preferred for this position. An oral health professional degreeand / or licensure in a dental related field is also preferred. Knowledgein business process improvement, knowledge of technical dental and oralmaxillofacial procedures, oral maxillofacial practice experience and / orexperience in an academic oral healthcare environment highly preferred. Thecandidate is expected to have knowledge of budget management and financialinformation systems while having an understanding of various claim / billingmethodologies. Experience in development of systems requirements andimplementation of organization-wide applications along with a background inrisk management programs and understanding compliance with regulatory healthstandards are preferred. The ability to manage people and complex tasksin a busy patient care environment is expected along with good oral and writtencommunication skills, time management skills, stress management, detailoriented, maintaining professional behavior and image, and consistently beingflexible and diplomatic.

For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter ofintent, a current curriculum vitae, current license and the names of threeprofessional references by November 11, 2024.

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, current certificatesand the names of three professional references.

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