EVP of Dental Services

Swope Health, a comprehensive federally qualified health center, is seeking their next Executive Vice President of Dental Services! 

The Position

• The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Dental Services will be responsible for the overall direction and oversight of Dental Services across multiple locations throughout the organization and will ensure integrity, compliance, and growth across all dental programs functioning within Swope Health.  
• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the EVP will oversee approximately 40+ direct reports. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining operations within the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program and will ensure that the program is properly aligned with local, state, and federal compliance regulations. 
• This leader will be responsible for the overall improvement and expansion of dental services and must bring extensive strategic and operational experience to develop and analyze new expansion strategies to ensure that the organization may achieve optimal growth. 
• The EVP will be expected to provide at least 8 hours of hands-on patient care weekly to ensure that they are able to effectively determine the appropriate projections for grown strategies, process improvement, patient care plans, and KPIs within the department. This will include providing/performing examinations, restorative procedures, extractions, and other dental treatments as needed.
• The EVP will analyze patient data and satisfaction surveys to enhance quality of care and patient experience while reviewing practices, maintaining infection control standards, and overseeing equipment, procedures, and safety.
• Manage administrative and operational systems, including scheduling, inventory, insurance processing, and after-hours emergency coverage.
• This leader will be responsible for gathering information to improve the quality of patient care. Additionally, the EVP will oversee quality initiatives to ensure survey readiness including The Joint Commission, HRSA, and other accreditation bodies. 

Requirements

• DMD or DDS is required. 
• Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry is required. 
• Master’s degree in public health and/or a minimum of three years of public health experience is required. 
• A minimum of three years of management experience within a healthcare setting is required. 

The Organization

• Swope Health, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is a federally qualified health center that provides a wide variety of services including comprehensive primary care, dental, vision, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to the Kansas City region and surrounding counties. 
• Founded in 1969, Swope Health operates multiple locations across Missouri and parts of Kansas, seeing nearly 60,000 patients annually. 
• Swope Health emphasizes a “whole person” integrated care model, and cares for all patients regardless of income level. In addition, Swope Health focuses strongly on their mission : “To improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering accessible, quality, comprehensive patient care”. 
• Swope Health is proud to offer a 12-month postdoctoral residency called “Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program. This program is designed to develop oral-healthcare leaders who are responsive to the diverse communities that Swope Health serves. 

The Community 

• When it comes to great food and drink, Kansas City has made its mark. Smoky barbecue. Local distilleries. Every aspect of the culinary and spirits scene possesses a uniquely KC twist that makes it something special. It’s a culture that embodies the city’s diverse influences, from international flavor and home-style cooking to unrivaled craft beer breweries.
• In- house roasters keep beans fresh while expert baristas sling espresso and other caffeine concoctions amidst some of the most welcoming and appealing environments in the city.
• Unique attractions throughout KC beckon locals and visitors alike to find the city’s hidden gems. Explore the nationally recognized World War I Museum. Let curiosity guide you at Union Station. Walk in the steps of America's 33rd President in Independence.

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

?Jill Ettori

Executive Search Director

jill.ettori@amnhealthcare.com

781-591-3720