Dental Director

HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous PTO and holidays

EAP

Job summary

Hamilton Health Center seeks a Dental Director to lead the Dental Department across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The role drives clinical excellence, expands access to care, supports provider performance, and aligns with the organization's mission within an FQHC environment. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited program
• Active license to practice Dentistry in Pennsylvania
• Board certification or ADA eligibility
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in dental/clinical settings
• Experience managing clinical operations, staff performance, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of all dental providers and clinical staff
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered dental services across all locations
• Oversee clinical performance, peer review, and provider evaluations
• Develop, implement, and maintain dental policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with leadership on operational planning, staffing, and patient flow optimization
• Monitor productivity, performance metrics, and departmental outcomes
• Manage departmental budgets and revenue cycle initiatives
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of dental staff
• Respond to patient complaints per policy
• Serve as Dental Radiation Safety Officer and ensure regulatory compliance
• Prepare reports and participate in leadership meetings
• Provide direct patient care as needed

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Multi-site operations

Education

DDS/DMD

PA Dental License

Board Certification (ADA)

Job description

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Full Time Harrisburg, PA, US

Job Summary:

The Dental Director is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and strategic direction of Hamilton Health Center’s Dental Department across multiple service locations. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered dental care while maintaining operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.

The Dental Director plays a key leadership role in driving clinical excellence, expanding access to care, supporting provider performance, and advancing the organization’s mission within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.

Benefits Offered:

Hamilton Health Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of all dental providers and clinical staff
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered dental services across all locations
• Oversee clinical performance, peer review processes, and provider evaluations
• Develop, implement, and maintain dental policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and all regulatory standards
• Collaborate with leadership on operational planning, staffing models, and patient flow optimization
• Monitor productivity, performance metrics, and departmental outcomes
• Partner with Finance and leadership to develop and manage departmental budgets
• Support revenue cycle initiatives and departmental financial performance
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of dental staff in collaboration with Human Resources
• Investigate and respond to patient complaints in accordance with organizational policy
• Serve as Dental Radiation Safety Officer and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Prepare reports, participate in leadership meetings, and support strategic initiatives
• Provide direct patient care as needed, consistent with credentials and privileges

Qualifications:

Required:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited program
• Active license to practice Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Board certification or eligibility through the American Dental Association
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a dental or clinical setting
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical operations, staff performance, and compliance

Preferred:

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or multi-site healthcare organization
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and regulatory survey processes
• Experience with budgeting, productivity metrics, and revenue cycle performance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of dental practice management and regulatory standards
• Proven leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to manage multi-site operations and competing priorities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to utilize data for decision‑making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical decision‑making

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Travel between Hamilton Health Center locations required
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform fine motor tasks

About Hamilton Health Center:

Hamilton Health Center is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Dauphin County. We are committed to improving the health of Central Pennsylvania’s residents by delivering high-quality, respectful, and patient‑centered health and related social services—regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our mission‑driven team works collaboratively to promote access, prevention, education, and whole‑person care.