Dental Director

Hamilton Health Center Inc.; Newport Township (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

EAP

Job summary

Hamilton Health Center seeks a Dental Director to lead its Dental Department across multiple service locations, delivering high-quality, patient-centered dental care with strong operational oversight.

This executive role directs clinical performance, policy development, regulatory compliance, recruitment, and budget management within a Federally Qualified Health Center setting.

Travel between locations is required; PA licensure and ADA certification eligibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold DDS or DMD from an accredited program.
• Active Pennsylvania dental license required.
• Board certification or ADA eligibility preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in dental/clinical setting.
• Experience with budgeting, compliance, and multi-site operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of dental providers and clinical staff.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered dental services across 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 on operational planning, staffing, and patient flow optimization.
• Monitor productivity, performance metrics, and departmental outcomes.
• Lead recruitment and development of dental staff in collaboration with HR.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Staff development

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

DDS or DMD

PA Dental License

ADA certification eligibility

Job description

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.

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

• 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
• Bilingual (Spanish)

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.

EOE