Assistant Director of Clinical Operations (DDS/DMD)

Job Description Assistant Director of Clinical Operations (DDS/DMD)

R-0002779

Joplin Campus Job Type:

Faculty Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Clinical Operations serves as a leader in the College of Dental Medicine. The incumbent supports the strategic planning, administration, and daily management of clinical programs within the CDM Oral Health Center (OHC). This role ensures efficient clinic operations, sufficient faculty for supervision of clinical education, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and an optimal learning environment for students, residents, and faculty. The position works closely with clinical leadership, academic leadership, and administrative teams to align clinical services with KCU CDM's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the Assistant Dean for Integrated Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Integrated Learning, CDM Administration, clinical faculty and staff to provide care for patients at the OHC; Oversee day-to-day operations of the Oral Health Center, including monitoring patient flow, scheduling efficiency, and clinic utilization; Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve clinical education & performance; Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with faculty and team members regarding patient care goals, operational activities and issues, staff feedback and concerns, and problem-solving regarding patient care for medically complex patients; Participate in annual operational budgeting process and effectively manage resources to achieve objectives within established budget parameters; Identify and recommend to CDM Leadership Team improvements for process and productivity initiatives designed to improve patient care and clinical education; Serve as a role model and mentor for students and faculty for clinical skills education when caring for OHC patients; Assist in the education and calibration of faculty and team members for clinic policy and procedures on management of dental patients; Support accreditation processes and maintain readiness for site s; Supervise clinical auxiliary personnel; Optimize use of OHC resources, equipment, and supplies; Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supportive Functions:

Work on special projects and other duties as assigned. Participate in various KCU Committees and CDM Committees as required.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Dental Medicine or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with experience in dental practice including direct patient care and the operations associated with caring for medically complex patients; Organizational skills necessary to coordinate all aspects clinical operations; Knowledgeable and able to use an electronic dental record, practice management systems, and various computer applications such as Microsoft Office; Demonstrate strong interpersonal customer service and communication skills to create a positive and caring clinical environment; Hold a Missouri dental license or have the qualifications to obtain one. Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! About Kansas City University Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine, and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks #1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a population's health and contribute to health disparities, while better preparing students for professional practice. KCU offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and clinical psychology and a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Dual degree offerings include master's degrees in business administration in health care leadership, public health, and bioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - Anesthesiologist Assistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026.