Dental Director - Lead Community Dentistry & Quality

Hackley Community Care; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off and paid holidays

Quarterly performance bonuses

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Continuing education support (time & &

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Vendor discounts

Company-paid license renewal

Job summary

Hackley Community Care in Muskegon, MI invites an experienced Dental Director to lead our dental program, combining clinical leadership with strategic planning and team development. The role emphasizes quality, coordination with primary care, and community-focused care in a mission-driven health system.

The position oversees clinical leadership, credentialing, budgeting, and collaboration with executive leadership to advance integrated dental services for underserved populations in West Michigan.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, unrestricted Michigan dental license.
• Eligible for professional liability coverage as required by HCC.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development per Michigan licensure requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of three years of leadership or supervisory experience in FQHC/community dentistry.
• Leadership abilities: coaching, team development, conflict resolution, performance management.
• Knowledge of integrated care models and coordination between dental and primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the dental department and supervise providers and staff.
• Oversee credentialing and privileging for dental providers.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Develop and monitor the dental program budget and staffing plans.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Ensure timely, accurate patient records and adherence to HIPAA and privacy requirements.
• Promote coordinated, patient-centered care across dental and primary care teams.
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development of dental staff.
• Represent HCC in community activities and strengthen external partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team development

Quality improvement

Data analysis

HIPAA compliance

Education

DDS or DMD

Michigan dental license

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Hackley Community Care in Muskegon, MI invites an experienced Dental Director to lead our dental program, combining clinical leadership with strategic planning and team development. The role emphasizes quality, coordination with primary care, and community-focused care in a mission-driven health system.

The position oversees clinical leadership, credentialing, budgeting, and collaboration with executive leadership to advance integrated dental services for underserved populations in West Michigan.