Associate Director, Dental Services — Clinical Leadership & Impact

Harbor Health Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life & dis

403(b) Savings Plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Federal/State loan repayment programs

Job summary

Harbor Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Dental Services to join our Dental Leadership Team. This role oversees Dorchester and Plymouth locations, provides clinical leadership, and spends significant time practicing dentistry while guiding staff and programs.

The position requires a DMD/DDS, MA license, and experience in supervision; a MPH is preferred. We offer robust benefits and opportunities across multiple clinics in the Boston area.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS degree, fully licensed in Massachusetts.
• 3+ years as a dentist with at least 1 year in supervisor/management.
• Master of Public Health preferred.
• Knowledge of budgets and accounting; strong leadership.
• Ability to travel between Harbor Health sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, comprehensive dental care to patients.
• Supervise licensed staff including Residents and students.
• Serve as acting Dental Director in absence of the Director.
• Contribute to quality improvement, policy, and strategic planning.
• Support the department's budget management.
• Address patient concerns timely.
• Review clinical training for new staff.
• Conduct clinical audits as assigned.
• Represent the department on committees or advocacy groups.
• Travel between Dorchester and Plymouth locations; on-site work.
• During emergencies, report to and remain at work.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervising staff

Budgeting & accounting

Patient care delivery

Travel between sites

Education

DMD or DDS degree

Master of Public Health preferred

Tools

EPIC/OCHIN

Electronic dental practice systems

MS Office 365 (Excel/Word/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Harbor Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Dental Services to join our Dental Leadership Team. This role oversees Dorchester and Plymouth locations, provides clinical leadership, and spends significant time practicing dentistry while guiding staff and programs.

The position requires a DMD/DDS, MA license, and experience in supervision; a MPH is preferred. We offer robust benefits and opportunities across multiple clinics in the Boston area.