Dental Supervisor

Sadler Health Center; Loysville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sadler Health Center is seeking a Dental Supervisor to lead daily operations across its Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, and Loysville dental clinics in Pennsylvania. This full-time role fits someone who has run a busy dental office and wants to serve a community health mission.

You will supervise Dental Assistants, manage schedules and patient flow, and partner with the Dental Director to boost provider productivity. Expect cross-site leadership and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program or EFDA program.
• Association or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, dental hygiene, or business administration (or related field).
• At least 3 years of dental practice administration or operations experience with staff supervision and regulatory compliance.
• Current DANB RHS certification.
• Working knowledge of dental terminology, CDT coding, dental billing, and dental insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between Sadler locations on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at all Sadler Health Center dental locations.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Dental Assistants and Trainees, including attendance management.
• Manage dental schedules, staffing, room utilization, and patient flow; address barriers to access and productivity.
• Partner with the Dental Director and leadership team on coverage and provider productivity.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and performance management using metrics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, State Board of Dentistry rules, and DEP radiation rules.
• Manage clinical supply ordering and equipment maintenance according to standards.
• Coordinate staff training, competencies, and credentialing.
• Resolve patient concerns with timely documentation and follow-up.
• Support dental outreach and community education events.
• Step in chairside when the clinic needs you.

Skills

Dental terminology

CDT coding

Dental billing

Dental insurance

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Travel between locations

Pennsylvania clearances

Coaching & team building

Education

Dental assisting program

EFDA program

Healthcare administration / dental hygiene / business administration degree (assoc or bachelor)

Tools

Electronic dental records software

Dental practice management software

Job description

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Dental Supervisor

Full Time Management Carlisle, PA, US 1 Attachments

Lead a Dental Team That Changes Lives

Sadler Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Cumberland and Perry counties. We're hiring a full-time Dental Supervisor to lead daily operations across our dental clinics in Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, and Loysville, Pennsylvania.

This role fits people who have run a busy office as a dental office manager, dental practice manager, or lead dental assistant and want that work to serve a community health mission.

We care for every patient who walks through our doors, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. For many of the children and adults we see, Sadler is their only access to dental care.

Why Join Sadler Health Center

• Mission-driven work in a community health center dental program


• Hands-on leadership with real influence on how the department runs


• Variety across multiple sites, with support from a Dental Director and leadership team

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily dental operations at all Sadler Health Center dental locations


• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Dental Assistants and Dental Assistant Trainees, including daily direction and attendance management


• Manage dental schedules, staffing, room utilization, and patient flow, and act quickly on barriers to access, productivity, or patient experience


• Partner with the Dental Director, Front Office Manager, and Dental Coordinator on coverage and provider productivity


• Lead recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and performance management using measurable metrics


• Keep the department compliant with:
  
  
  
  • OSHA bloodborne pathogens and hazard communication standards
  
  
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry requirements
  
  
  • Pennsylvania DEP radiation protection rules
  
  
  
  


• Manage clinical supply ordering and inventory, and keep dental equipment maintained and serviced to manufacturer and regulatory standards


• Coordinate staff training, competencies, and credentialing


• Help resolve patient concerns with timely documentation and follow-up


• Support dental outreach and community education events


• Step in chairside when the clinic needs you

What You Bring

• One of the following:
  
  
  
  • Completion of a dental assisting program
  
  
  • Completion of an EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) program
  
  
  • An associate or bachelor\'s degree in healthcare administration, dental hygiene, business administration, or a related field
  
  
  
  


• At least 3 years of dental practice administration or operations experience, including staff supervision, hiring, scheduling, performance management, and regulatory compliance


• Current DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification


• Working knowledge of dental terminology, CDT coding, dental billing, and dental insurance


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between Sadler locations on a rotating basis


• Ability to obtain and maintain Pennsylvania clearances: PA Child Abuse History, PA State Police criminal record check, and FBI fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or public health dental setting


• One or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification
  
  
  • DANB NELDA certification
  
  
  • An active Pennsylvania EFDA permit
  
  
  • A Pennsylvania dental hygiene license
  
  
  
  


• Experience with electronic dental records and dental practice management software


• Strength in coaching and team building

Pay: $29–$32 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

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Dental Supervisor Job Description 2026.pdf