Dental Director: Lead Dental Team for Special Needs

Texas Health and Human Services; Carlsbad (TX); On-site; USD 186,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employees

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Dentist III to lead the Dental Clinical Services department at a state facility in San Angelo area, with location in Carlsbad, TX. The role includes supervising dentists, hygienists and assistants, ensuring high-quality dental care for residents, and coordinating with medical services.

Responsibilities include budget planning, policy development, and staff hiring/firing to maintain compliant, evidence-based dental care.

Qualifications

• Licensed dentist in Texas; must hold DDS.
• DEA registration current.
• NPI number required.

Responsibilities

• Directs dental department activities and supervision of dental staff.
• Oversees routine and non-routine dental procedures for residents.
• Monitors quality of dental services and makes process improvements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Clinical leadership

Education

DDS license

DEA registration

NPI number

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Dentist III to lead the Dental Clinical Services department at a state facility in San Angelo area, with location in Carlsbad, TX. The role includes supervising dentists, hygienists and assistants, ensuring high-quality dental care for residents, and coordinating with medical services.

Responsibilities include budget planning, policy development, and staff hiring/firing to maintain compliant, evidence-based dental care.