Dental Services Operations Leader

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Dental Department Administrator to oversee the operational and financial functions of the dental department in collaboration with the department chairperson. Responsibilities include developing and managing annual capital/operating and personnel budgets, ensuring patient access, efficiency, fiscal integrity and satisfaction.

You will lead recruitment, retention and engagement efforts, promote a professional culture, and supervise staffing, scheduling, and competency

Qualifications

• Must ensure compliance with immunizations, Conflict of Interest, licensure, Continuing Education and safety training.
• Manages operational and financial activities within the dental department, including annual capital/operating and personnel (FTE) budget.
• Drives patient access, operational efficiency, department productivity, fiscal integrity and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and provide professional educational opportunities; promote engagement and shared decision-making.
• Oversee recruitment, retention and employee engagement; manage staffing and schedules to meet census.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, etc.) and annual competency verification.
• Coordinate GME tasks, resident recruitment and onboarding; support departmental program administration and reporting.
• Collaborate with dentists, residents and clinical partners to align clinical and financial goals.
• Support department chair through meeting coordination, reporting, and resource planning.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Dental Department Administrator to oversee the operational and financial functions of the dental department in collaboration with the department chairperson. Responsibilities include developing and managing annual capital/operating and personnel budgets, ensuring patient access, efficiency, fiscal integrity and satisfaction.

You will lead recruitment, retention and engagement efforts, promote a professional culture, and supervise staffing, scheduling, and competency