{"code":"01072","codeVariants":["01072","1072"],"title":"REGIONAL DENTAL CONSULTANT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICE","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"U","work_week":"NL","state_class_code":"34","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"P34","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>REGIONAL DENTAL CONSULTANT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICE</b> \n\n<b>DEFINITION</b>\n\nUnder the general direction and supervision of the Supervising Dental Consultant, \nDepartment of Institutions and Agencies, is charged with implementing guidelines \nand policies of the New Jersey Health Services Program of the local level by \nproviding appropriate dental consulting services for the Division of Medical \nAssistance and Health Services in an assigned Unit; does related work as required.\n\n<b>NOTE</b>: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.\nConversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK</b>:\n\nAuthorizes all dental care within the guidelines and policies of the New Jersey \nHealth Services Program.\n\nDevelops interest in and becomes knowledgeable of the community's dental \nprograms and resources (public, voluntary, and private facilities and services), so \nas to assure maximum utilization and coordination of dental services.\n\nAids in establishing and maintaining an updated Dental Health Resources Roster.\n\nEngages in activities designed to increase provider participation.\n\nParticipates in Fair Hearings as may be required.\n\nRefers items requiring prior approval or authorization which cannot be acted \nupon locally to Central Office for necessary action (i.e., conflict of interest, \nservices requiring special consultation and other situations.\n\nRecommends and assists in obtaining necessary diagnostic studies, specialist \nconsultations, referral to vocational rehabilitation and other special needs as appropriate.\n\nRecommends changes in policies and procedures based upon local operational \nexperiences to the Supervising Dental Consultant.\n\nPerforms other duties and functions as required or directed by Supervising \nDental Consultant.\n\nEstablishes and maintains liaison between the assigned Local Medical Assistance \nUnit with the Central Office of the Division and other units regarding relevant \nmatters (cases, providers, recipients and other factors).\n\nEstablishes and maintains liaison and interprets the dental aspects of the Health \nServices Program to staff members of the Local Medical Assistance Unit and other \nrelated groups (i.e., acts as dental advisor to casework staff of the County Welfare \nBoards and/or the District Offices of the Bureau of Children's Services).\n\nConfers, as required, with Dentists providing services relative to interpretation of the \nProgram diagnoses, treatment plan request, authorization and other related matters.\n\nConfers with peers review or other committees of the local Dental Society regarding \nall aspects of the Health Services Program Dental Plan and participates as required \nin evaluating questionable or unusual cases and/or practices.\n\nExamine random sampling of claims submitted for pre and post treatment evaluation.\n\nExamines individual recipients, when indicated, to determine the amount, type, \nquality and completeness of treatment for comparison with services authorized.\n\nProvides any necessary function to assist the Bureau of Medical Care Surveillance.\n\nReviews patterns of treatment and services furnished by participating Dentists in \norder to promote quality care reasonable cost; and to assure that the recipients' \ndental health needs are met.\n\nParticipates in training programs for staff members of the Division concerning the \ndental program.\n\nParticipates with Division staff in the further development, analysis and evaluation of \npolicies, procedures and methods of providing dental and health services to recipients.\n\nParticipates in training programs with local and State dental societies and other \ndivision and agencies to bring about greater understanding of the objective and \nthe general working of the dental aspects of the health Service Program.\n\nPrepares reports and maintains records and files.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS</b>:\n\n<b>EDUCATION</b>:\n\nA degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) \nfrom a School of Dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association and licensed \nto practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE</b>:\n\nTen (10) years of experience in the practice of dentistry including supervisory and \nadministrative experience.\n\n<b>LICENSE</b>:\n\nPossession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey.\n\n<b>NOTE</b>: Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects \nwhich would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might \nendanger the health and safety of oneself or others.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if \nthe operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform \nessential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</b>:\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to \nperform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be \nconsidered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform\n the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their \nknown limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the\n employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01072SUNL34N/AP34-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> ","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the general direction and supervision of the Supervising Dental Consultant, \nDepartment of Institutions and Agencies, is charged with implementing guidelines \nand policies of the New Jersey Health Services Program of the local level by \nproviding appropriate dental consulting services for the Division of Medical \nAssistance and Health Services in an assigned Unit; does related work as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.\nConversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nGood health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects \nwhich would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might \nendanger the health and safety of oneself or others.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if \nthe operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform \nessential duties of the position.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Authorizes all dental care within the guidelines and policies of the New Jersey \nHealth Services Program.\n\nDevelops interest in and becomes knowledgeable of the community's dental \nprograms and resources (public, voluntary, and private facilities and services), so \nas to assure maximum utilization and coordination of dental services.\n\nAids in establishing and maintaining an updated Dental Health Resources Roster.\n\nEngages in activities designed to increase provider participation.\n\nParticipates in Fair Hearings as may be required.\n\nRefers items requiring prior approval or authorization which cannot be acted \nupon locally to Central Office for necessary action (i.e., conflict of interest, \nservices requiring special consultation and other situations.\n\nRecommends and assists in obtaining necessary diagnostic studies, specialist \nconsultations, referral to vocational rehabilitation and other special needs as appropriate.\n\nRecommends changes in policies and procedures based upon local operational \nexperiences to the Supervising Dental Consultant.\n\nPerforms other duties and functions as required or directed by Supervising \nDental Consultant.\n\nEstablishes and maintains liaison between the assigned Local Medical Assistance \nUnit with the Central Office of the Division and other units regarding relevant \nmatters (cases, providers, recipients and other factors).\n\nEstablishes and maintains liaison and interprets the dental aspects of the Health \nServices Program to staff members of the Local Medical Assistance Unit and other \nrelated groups (i.e., acts as dental advisor to casework staff of the County Welfare \nBoards and/or the District Offices of the Bureau of Children's Services).\n\nConfers, as required, with Dentists providing services relative to interpretation of the \nProgram diagnoses, treatment plan request, authorization and other related matters.\n\nConfers with peers review or other committees of the local Dental Society regarding \nall aspects of the Health Services Program Dental Plan and participates as required \nin evaluating questionable or unusual cases and/or practices.\n\nExamine random sampling of claims submitted for pre and post treatment evaluation.\n\nExamines individual recipients, when indicated, to determine the amount, type, \nquality and completeness of treatment for comparison with services authorized.\n\nProvides any necessary function to assist the Bureau of Medical Care Surveillance.\n\nReviews patterns of treatment and services furnished by participating Dentists in \norder to promote quality care reasonable cost; and to assure that the recipients' \ndental health needs are met.\n\nParticipates in training programs for staff members of the Division concerning the \ndental program.\n\nParticipates with Division staff in the further development, analysis and evaluation of \npolicies, procedures and methods of providing dental and health services to recipients.\n\nParticipates in training programs with local and State dental societies and other \ndivision and agencies to bring about greater understanding of the objective and \nthe general working of the dental aspects of the health Service Program.\n\nPrepares reports and maintains records and files.","EDUCATION":"A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) \nfrom a School of Dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association and licensed \nto practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey.","EXPERIENCE":"Ten (10) years of experience in the practice of dentistry including supervisory and \nadministrative experience.","LICENSE":"Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to \nperform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be \nconsidered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform\n the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their \nknown limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the\n employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"REGIONAL DENTAL CONSULTANT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICE DEFINITION Under the general direction and supervision of the Supervising Dental Consultant, Department of Institutions and Agencies, is charged with implementing guidelines and policies of the New Jersey Health Services Program of the local level by providing appropriate dental consulting services for the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in an assigned Unit; does related work as required. NOTE : The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK : Authorizes all dental care within the guidelines and policies of the New Jersey Health Services Program. Develops interest in and becomes knowledgeable of the community's dental programs and resources (public, voluntary, and private facilities and services), so as to assure maximum utilization and coordination of dental services. Aids in establishing and maintaining an updated Dental Health Resources Roster. Engages in activities designed to increase provider participation. Participates in Fair Hearings as may be required. Refers items requiring prior approval or authorization which cannot be acted upon locally to Central Office for necessary action (i.e., conflict of interest, services requiring special consultation and other situations. Recommends and assists in obtaining necessary diagnostic studies, specialist consultations, referral to vocational rehabilitation and other special needs as appropriate. Recommends changes in policies and procedures based upon local operational experiences to the Supervising Dental Consultant. Performs other duties and functions as required or directed by Supervising Dental Consultant. Establishes and maintains liaison between the assigned Local Medical Assistance Unit with the Central Office of the Division and other units regarding relevant matters (cases, providers, recipients and other factors). Establishes and maintains liaison and interprets the dental aspects of the Health Services Program to staff members of the Local Medical Assistance Unit and other related groups (i.e., acts as dental advisor to casework staff of the County Welfare Boards and/or the District Offices of the Bureau of Children's Services). Confers, as required, with Dentists providing services relative to interpretation of the Program diagnoses, treatment plan request, authorization and other related matters. Confers with peers review or other committees of the local Dental Society regarding all aspects of the Health Services Program Dental Plan and participates as required in evaluating questionable or unusual cases and/or practices. Examine random sampling of claims submitted for pre and post treatment evaluation. Examines individual recipients, when indicated, to determine the amount, type, quality and completeness of treatment for comparison with services authorized. Provides any necessary function to assist the Bureau of Medical Care Surveillance. Reviews patterns of treatment and services furnished by participating Dentists in order to promote quality care reasonable cost; and to assure that the recipients' dental health needs are met. Participates in training programs for staff members of the Division concerning the dental program. Participates with Division staff in the further development, analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures and methods of providing dental and health services to recipients. Participates in training programs with local and State dental societies and other division and agencies to bring about greater understanding of the objective and the general working of the dental aspects of the health Service Program. Prepares reports and maintains records and files. REQUIREMENTS : EDUCATION : A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from a School of Dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association and licensed to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey. EXPERIENCE : Ten (10) years of experience in the practice of dentistry including supervisory and administrative experience. LICENSE : Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey. NOTE : Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01072 S U NL 34 N/A P34 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.","snippet":"REGIONAL DENTAL CONSULTANT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICE DEFINITION Under the general direction and supervision of the Supervising Dental Consultant, Department of Institutions and Agencies, i...","salary_meta":{"range_number":34,"min_salary":116961.66,"max_salary":172991.28,"increment":5602.96,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"doctorate","experience_years":10,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver","professional"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":null,"erg_prefix":"P","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":34,"erg_name":"Professional Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}