Director of Operations

MONTSHIRE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, PC; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

Training and mentorship

Job summary

MONTSHIRE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, PC is seeking a Director of Operations to lead multi-location practices in New Hampshire. This critical role focuses on operational excellence, team development, and delivering high-quality dental care to children. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The position offers career growth, mentorship, and a commitment to creating a positive, patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-site healthcare or dental operations leadership.
• Proven experience leading managers and driving performance across multiple locations.
• Experience developing leaders and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Practice Managers across multiple locations.
• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling efficiency and patient flow.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive improvement.
• Coach and develop Practice Managers in leadership and financial management.
• Identify underperforming practices and implement improvement plans.
• Develop and standardize systems, workflows, and SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Operational metrics understanding

Financial management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Advanced degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Montshire Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a Director of Operations to join our team supporting our multi-location practices. We are a family-owned practice serving nearly 30,000 children across New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts. Our work centers on eliminating barriers to care so families can access the dental services they need.

Our mission is to empower our team to use education, prevention, and compassion to deliver the highest quality of care in as many communities as possible. We accept all insurance, including Medicaid, and focus on preventing problems before they become serious, so children need fewer appointments and families get support without added stress.

Our values shape how we work each day. We aim to Create Raving Fans through excellent care, Change the Game through innovation, Own It by taking responsibility, bring our Best Version Today, and maintain Playful Professionalism in every interaction.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role at a critical point of growth. The Director of Operations will have direct impact on how the organization scales, how leaders are developed, and how consistently high-quality care is delivered across all locations. This role is designed for someone who wants to build, not just maintain, and who is motivated by creating structure, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Direct influence on organizational growth and scalability across multiple locations, with the ability to build systems that reduce reliance on ownership
• Opportunity to shape and develop Practice Managers into strong operational leaders, creating long-term leadership stability across the organization
• High level of visibility and partnership with ownership, with meaningful input into operational strategy and expansion efforts

How You’ll Bring Our Values to Life Each Day

• Lead and support Practice Managers across multiple locations, ensuring accountability for operational performance, team leadership, and patient experience
• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling efficiency, patient flow, and clinical support systems to ensure consistency and quality
• Own and monitor key performance indicators such as production, collections, patient growth, and expense management, and drive improvement through data-informed decisions
• Coach and develop Practice Managers in leadership, financial management, and team development, building a strong leadership bench across the organization
• Identify underperforming practices and implement clear, actionable improvement plans
• Develop and standardize systems, workflows, and SOPs to support operational consistency and scalability
• Partner with leadership and Finance to ensure practices meet financial goals and operate efficiently
• Promote a positive, patient-centered culture aligned with Montshire’s mission and values
• Support growth initiatives, including increasing patient access, optimizing provider utilization, and integrating new locations

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• 5 or more years of experience in multi-site healthcare or dental operations leadership
• Proven experience leading managers and driving performance across multiple locations
• Strong understanding of operational metrics and financial drivers in a healthcare setting
• Ability to translate data into action and lead teams through change and improvement
• Experience developing leaders and building high-performing teams
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience in a dental group or multi-location healthcare organization
• Advanced degree in a related field
• Experience supporting organizational growth and scaling operations

How We Invest In You

• The salary range for this position is aligned with market benchmarks for multi-site healthcare operations leadership. Final compensation is determined during the selection process and considers experience, education, and internal equity
• Benefits include paid time off, health, dental, vision, and profit sharing
• Training, mentorship, and a team culture where every person’s contribution matters
• A supportive and engaging environment that encourages collaboration, growth, and fresh ideas