Premise Health Careers

Healthcare Without Rival
Premise Health is the world's leading direct healthcare provider and one of the largest digital providers in the country, serving over 11 million eligible lives across more than 2,500 of the largest commercial and municipal employers in the U.S. Premise partners with its clients to offer fully connected care – in-person and in the digital environment. It operates more than 800 onsite and nearsite wellness centers in 45 states and Guam, delivering care through the Digital Wellness Center and onsite, nearsite, mobile, and event solutions.    

   

Premise delivers value by simplifying complexity and breaking down barriers to give diverse member populations access to convenient, integrated, high-quality care. We offer more than 30 products, delivering the breadth and depth of care required to serve organizations' total populations. The result is healthcare that meets the needs of members and their families, helping them live healthier while lowering costs for organizations.    

   

Premise offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for a full-time Dental Director in Sunnyvale, CA.    

   

The position will start in October 2024.   

   

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION   

Responsible for all activities related to the delivery of dental care to Health Center patients assuring the adequacy of the dental care delivery system, monitoring provider productivity, monitoring the dental component of the Performance Improvement system, and providing budgetary oversight.   

   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including intra and extra oral examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment while meeting the Centers minimum productivity requirements per year as set by the Center and Dental Director (prorated per FTE).
• Follow established Premise Health policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Participate in analysis of patient’s health problems and recommend preventative solutions.
• Follow evidenced based guidelines for prescribing pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions; referring patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Responsible for taking calls after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other providers; and participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Provide excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
• Approve and recommend hiring, training, evaluating, and/or dismissing of dental staff.
• Monitor standards of performance and quality of patient care through a peer review system.
• Ensure efficiency in dental practice management.
• Participate in the development and review of the dental department budget and staffing patterns/needs appropriate for patient care
• Develop and participate in all Performance Improvement activities relating to dental practice and ensures the dental component complies with all regulations and standards (OSHA, AAAHC, CDC, ADA, and State Regulations)
• Monitor revenues and reports on the productivity of the dental department recommending and implementing strategies and changes to enhance the dental program.
• Monitor providers’ production reports weekly.
• Act upon patient grievances of a dental nature.
• Maintain relationships with local dental groups, the School of Dentistry, dental societies, and consumer groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

   

   

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS   

   

Education:   

• All state licenses/certifications to practice 
• Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice – except: orthodontists)
• State Narcotic/Controlled Substance license if required in your state (Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico.) (New York ROPES registration)
• Degree from accredited dental school
• Specialty training verification (if applicable)
• CPR (BLS for community/lay responder or Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer - the copy must include the front and back of card as applicable) Certification must include “hands on” evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Total on-line courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate.

   

   

Experience:   

• Minimum experience of 5 years in the practice of dentistry required

   

   

Knowledge and Skills:   

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Skilled in operating and supervising multiple operatory per provider delivery system with maximum utilization of dental auxiliaries.
• Strong computer skills (Internet software, spreadsheet, word processing etc.)
• Ability to establish effective collaborative relationships with local health professionals, health care institutions, and community-based organizations

   

   

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.    

   

Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.   

   

For individuals living in California only, Premise Health is required to include an estimate of the salary and benefits for this role. While a number of factors influence salary, our estimated California compensation is $323,159.40 – $359,066.00 annually. Please note, this is a general guideline and your experience qualifications, geographic location, and other factors will be taken into consideration. For more information regarding the benefits we offer, please visit our career site, jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits.