SHP Dental Director - Samaritan Health Services

Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services’ self-funded employee health benefit plan. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree issued by a college or university accredited by the American Dental Association required.

Current unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Oregon required.

Five (5) years clinical experience required.

Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities.

Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to complete review and make determinations on required timelines. Ability to accommodate work that is sporadic in nature and may require quick turnaround of deliverables.