Dental Consultant – DHHS

Are you a interested in consulting with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services? Incumbents in this job will evaluate patient needs, review cases, and prepare dental treatment programs based on patient information.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position

• Serve on Utah’s weekly Medicaid Medical Review Committee to review prior authorization decisions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate care and promote preventative services.
• Analyze data and utilize evidence-based practices to provide recommendations on clinical decision-making related to dental care.
• Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices in dental care.
• Provide expertise in best standards of care.
• No direct patient care required.
• Supplemental Information Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check.
• Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.