Located just outside of Seattle, WA,Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers12 bachelor's degrees,42 associate degrees, and70 professional certificatesin41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
.LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes
LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link. Summary of Responsibilities The Dental Clinic Manager has administrative responsibility for the daily operations of the dental clinic including completion of daily, monthly, and year end reports in coordination with the Associate Dean of Dental Programs. The Dental Clinic Manager will also act as a patient advocate and facilitate student success as they complete their clinical requirements.The dental clinic Manager is responsible for the supervision of clinic dentists, including recruitment and scheduling. This is an exempt management position that reports to the Associate Dean of Dental Programs
The Dental Clinic Manager is responsible for all dental front office operations as well as maintaining communication between all faculty, staff and students. The Dental Clinic Manager must possess a strong ability to prioritize and exhibit multi-level decision making abilities
Hiring, supervision and scheduling of clinic dentists
Review and maintain credentialing of all clinic dentists
Create schedule based on faculty/student clinical needs
Oversight of patient relations
Responsible for insurance and billing
Implementation and daily operations of the cloud-based patient management system, including the coordination of problem solving with internal and vendor IT departments
Act as HIPAA Officer
Scheduling of appointments to maintain student required experiences and patient access to care
Treatment plan management including entering, reviewing, and mailing plans to the patient per the clinic's Patient Quality Assurance Plan
Balancing day end, month end and year end reports
Reviewing and supervising all insurance claims both private and DSHS
Possess knowledge of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) dental plans
Minimum of 2 years dental front office experience
Experience with Fuse or other cloud-based patient management systems
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and engage others
Demonstrated communication skills and ability to function as an effective team member
Demonstrated organization and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate, interface in cross functional teams across the college and manage systemic changes
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team
Demonstrated ability to write and speak effectively to diverse audiences for multiple purposes
Demonstrated technical ability with computers and dental software systems
Demonstrated experience with office/business procedures and processes
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with patients, students, staff, and faculty
Demonstrated ability to work with clients/patients of diverse backgrounds, including non-native English speakers, and a commitment to a culturally diverse work environment
Preferred qualifications
Masters or Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage staff through significant changes in systems or processes
Previous supervisory experience
Compensation & Work Schedule Salary placement is $6,466 per month. This is a 40-hours per week, exempt position. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit:lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/
Required Online Application Materials • Online application • Current resume • Cover letter • Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process
To be considered for a position you MUST submit a complete online application form, resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Conditions of Employment • Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment • Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment • Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
Physical Requirements Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
Disability Accommodation LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants: • Ability to operate office equipment • Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials • Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Eligibility to Work In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) Statement Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.
Jeanne Clery Statement Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online atwww.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.
