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Ashley Strac
Physician Recruiter @ Hackensack Meridian Health | Surgery Talent Acquisition
Company Description:
Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a not-for-profit teaching hospital located in Neptune, New Jersey. It is home to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, the first children’s hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties. With a team of over 1,000 physicians and dental staff in 60 specialty areas, Jersey Shore provides quality care in a patient-centered, environmentally friendly setting. The hospital is also an academic center affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, dedicated to advancing medical knowledge, training future physicians, and facilitating medical breakthroughs.
Program Details:
The General Practice Residency Program in Dentistry at JSUMC is a one-year training program admitting 5 residents annually. The Department leverages a variety of dentists and dental specialists on staff to provide oversight of resident activities at the Booker Family Health Center, located approximately half a mile from the hospital.
The patients seen in our clinic offer a wide range of clinical experiences. Unlike some programs where mostly emergencies are treated, our program allows residents to provide our patients with comprehensive care. Residents are able to schedule patients with specialists in all areas of dentistry and have a unique opportunity to focus on areas of weakness and or interest. Residents also have the opportunity to admit and take patients to the Operating Room where dental treatment is rendered under general anesthesia.
Role Description:
This is a full-time, on-site role for the position of Chair Department of Dentistry & General Practice Residency Program Director at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. In this role, you will oversee the department of dentistry and lead the General Practice Residency Program. You will be responsible for managing and supervising dental staff, ensuring quality patient care, administering the residency program, and collaborating with other departments to provide comprehensive dental services.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
Board certification in dentistry
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in dentistry
Prior experience in a leadership role, preferably in a dental department or residency program
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and management abilities
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Knowledge of current trends and advancements in dentistry
Prior experience in academic or research settings is preferred
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider, Education, and Training
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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