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Augusta University Looking for Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Compliance Full Time
Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Compliance
Job ID: 260988
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part
Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Job Summary
Job ID: 260988Position: 40057337 The Dental College of
Georgia is conducting a search for an Assistant or Associate Dean for Clinical Compliance. This is an exciting opportunity as the
incoming Assistant or Associate Dean will serve in an inaugural capacity within the Dental College of Georgia (DCG). Salary and academic
rank are commensurate with qualifications. Reporting to the Dean, and working in collaboration with the administrative team, the Assistant
or Associate Dean for Clinical Compliance provides leadership, direction and integration of compliance activities to fulfill the DCG
clinical mission needs and state and federal regulations. Directs integrated implementation and evaluation of compliance initiatives and
on-going activities for the DCG (and Augusta University Health), predoctoral and dental residency programs, as well as the faculty practice.
The Assistant or Associate Dean will also develop and maintain a proactive approach to quality assurance and compliance within the DCG
clinics. This Assistant or Associate Dean is responsible for establishing standards and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that
the clinic operations compliance programs throughout the DCG are effective and efficient in, preventing, detecting/identifying and
correcting noncompliance with DCG, AUDA and AUHealth clinical standards of care and billing and coding policies. The DCG Infection Control
and Safety Officer will report to the Assistant or Associate Dean for Clinical Compliance and assist with clinical compliance health and
safety standards.
Responsibilities
Implements and monitors the DCG Clinical Compliance Program to include short and long
term goals.Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding the practice of dentistry (i.e. DEA, OSHA, GDPH, OSAP).Conducts
retrospective clinical and coding audits for residency and faculty practice clinics.Reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate remedial
action is taken.Conducts inspections of clinical and clinical support spaces.Provides annual clinically-related compliance
training.Supervises and provides direction to the DCG Director of Audit and Compliance and oversees three DCG auditors/coders. Supervises
and provides direction to the DCG Infection Control and Safety Officer.Indirectly reports to Augusta University’s Office of Compliance and
Risk Management.Works collaboratively with the Augusta University Health’s Dental Service Chief.
Required Qualifications
DDS/DMD degree required or foreign DDS/DMD equivalent. Eligible for an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state of
Georgia.
Assistant Dean – 3 to 5 years’ experience in academic administration
Associate Dean – 5 or more years’
experience in academic Administration
Previously held a significant leadership role in a complex, multi-faceted university, clinical
group practice, or dental school with proven ability to provide leadership to other dentists, health care professionals and staff in
clinical operations. Demonstrated proficiency and applied knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements pertaining
to the practice of dentistry, clinical standards, and billing practices. Ability to collaborate and develop and implement relevant policies
affecting clinical activities throughout the DCG. Ability to use independent judgment to manage those areas of assigned responsibility and
to manage and covey confidential information. Demonstrated supervisory, employee development, and leadership skills.
Preferred
Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in dental electronic health records for auditing and
reporting functions.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
AEGD and/or accredited residency/specialty training and/or
healthcare management training is desirable. Current specialty board certification if applicable.
Preferred
Experience
Demonstrated successful operation of a multi-specialty clinical practice. Possess a minimum of five years of
significant management experience.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works
year-round.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered
full-time.
Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to
availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous
retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us
successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time
of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc.
while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through
the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on
ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_gui
delines_feb_2020.pdf
College/Department Information
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we
provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care,
and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of
Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our
three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be
completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators,
leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000
students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends
arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where
groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow
to patient care today.
Location
Augusta University –
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street,
Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check
review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need
to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are
required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to
provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates
trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for
ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information
by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal
Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented
groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this
position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/facu
lty.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other
Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to
our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees
partner every day with patients and families for success.”
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any
tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
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