Dental Director

NaphCare, Inc.; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Continuing education (CMEs)

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Dental Director to lead the dental program across ADCRR facilities in Arizona. You will oversee clinical operations, quality of care, and staff performance, ensuring compliance and patient safety.

This role requires DDS or equivalent, active licensure, and a track record in administration within dental services and correctional settings. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to coordinate care across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• DDS or equivalent degree required.
• 3–5 years’ general practice residency with administrative experience; corrections experience preferred.
• Active dental license in the state; DEA registration; BLS CPR certification.
• Ability to handle confidential information and comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dental program and ensure high quality care.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Direct daily operations, workflow, and budget adherence.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate dental staff.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Conflict resolution

Education

DDS or equivalent

Valid dental license

DEA registration

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Dental Director to support our patients residing in with the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) facilities.

As the Dental Director, you will oversee clinical operations, quality of care, and staff performance at various facility sites of the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR).

Responsibilities

The Dental Director is responsible for overseeing the dental program and ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Developing and implementing dental services policies, procedures and protocols
• Performing direct dental care services for the patients in residence
• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
• Directs daily dental operations, manages clinic workflows, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, FQHC guidelines).
• Collaborating with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs
• Training, supervising, and evaluating dental staff
• Overseeing dental program budget

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in general practice residency with administrative experience is required; corrections experience preferred
• Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located
• Current DEA registration
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

Benefits

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran