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Currently, we are hiring for a Dental SME
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Dental Subject Matter Expert (SME). This individual will act as a lead thought partner & organization lead for all Dental and Dental-associated information within the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (FEHRM) office. Ideally this individual will have affiliation with and/or significant knowledge of existing dental standards organizations including the ADA, CDA, CSDS, HL7 Payer and Provider Exchange Committee (PIE), the Dental Summary Exchange Project, Interoperability Workstreams, and the WEDI Dental Sub workgroup.
This person will be responsible for leading and executing on the transformative efforts of the Dental Summary Exchange Project, the Dental Data Exchange Implementation Guide, and will promote the incorporation of dental standards with USCDI/USCDI+. You will use your expertise to pressure-test assumptions, plans, and project quality and sufficiency. The ideal candidate should be a board-certified DMD or DDS with expertise in people and project management and will be able to provide perspective on best path forward for dental interoperability and standards.
Success in this role includes achieving the following outcomes:
Providing dental expertise for conversations regarding Dental Data Exchange & ADA Standards
Developing dental interoperability metrics & goals for continued use and tracking
Creating artifacts, including a dental whitepaper to document progress towards advancing dental standards
Update and execute a project plan to advance dental standards via FEHRM and its federal partners
Participating in and/or leading various project efforts, committees, and Dental standards implementations
Conducting progress reporting on project outcomes on a regular basis
The ideal person should drive work independently, accurately prioritize responsibilities, and develop informed recommendations. This role will ensure all work is high quality and error-free, and that multiple work products are delivered on-time to government stakeholders.
Day to day work for this role will be as directed by the FEHRM Digital Standards Lead, with input from BCG (prime vendor) as needed. In addition, this role will work closely with other government leaders, external federal agencies, and other subcontractors in support of building a cohesive and integrated team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate and/or take lead of the Dental Summary Exchange Project, provide perspective, and recommend changes to existing and newly proposed ADA standards
Work with ADA to encourage dental software vendors to participate in standards testing and create/edit dental standards
Guide priorities for testing of software APIs
Track information from and act as a voting member on ADA Standards Committees on Dental Informatics (recently renamed to Consensus Bodies)
Evaluate & provide changes to the Dental Data Exchange Implementation Guide
Track & determine conformity with Clinical Practice Guidelines
Act as lead point of contact for questions about future suggested edits
Collaborate with numerous government organization members on interoperability
Attend FEHRM Standards Stakeholder Meeting & collaborate with workgroups
Provide dental interoperability and standards inputs progress updates to broader teams
Promote incorporation of dental standards within United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI/USCDI+)
Pursue changes in wording for introducing ADA CDT procedure codes, and assist with creation of a separate dental domain
Stay up-to-date on trends in the dental industry and profession
Act as an active member of the ADA, CDA, and CSDS
Review news releases from professional journals, government updates, and dental association news
*Perform special projects and/or other duties as assigned or required
BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Either Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) required
Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare management & team leadership, preferably working with federal agencies
Experience communicating with executive stakeholders required
Proficient computer skills, including in the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, and Word)
Proficient program management, project management, team motivation and building, personnel management, and public speaking skills
No malpractice settlements, judgment, or arbitration award
Prior Experience in workgroup participation and leadership, preferably within federal agencies
Prior experience in Public Sector is a plus, especially if already holding a Public Trust and/or a DoD CAC
Prior membership in Armed Forces preferred
Must be a US citizen
KEY COMPETENCIES:
High degree of learning agility to apply prior dental experience to federal health environment and problems
Organized, with an ability to easily evaluate priorities, manage one's own tasks, and develop basic project management reporting to share progress
Willing to work within natural boundaries of government-contractor relationship, bringing new ideas and working independently, but ultimately taking direction and accepting sign-off from government lead
Excellent executive-level verbal and written communication skills; capable of tailoring messages in a clear, concise, unambiguous, engaging, and convincing manner
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with team members; highly responsive
Positive, personable, and professional image and behavior
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and foster partnerships with program colleagues and government leaders
Generate buy-in for ideas and change efforts; build influence with key stakeholders to facilitate team's goals
Strong presentation skills; ability to develop and deliver presentations to large and small audiences
Recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality
Ability to represent the BCG/BCG Fed brand well to a variety of external audiences
Ability to handle difficult situations with poise and tact, and exhibit good judgment
Interested candidates, please apply online with a detailed resume and contact information.
Thank you.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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