Dental Director

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Dental Director is responsible for overseeing the clinical operations, quality of care, and strategic direction of the dental department across three locations, including a mobile dental unit. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HRSA, OSHA, and infection control standards, while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Clinical Leadership & Oversight:

• Conduct comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions.
• Offer treatment planning options and discussing them with patients.
• Provide high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency.
• Maintain an awareness of the budget and working in conjunction with Operations team to attain financial objectives.
• Mentor and coaching new dentists and an entire team of dental professionals.
• Provide clinical supervision to other dentist, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
• Ensure high-quality dental care including diagnostics, x-rays, extractions, preventive services, and restorative procedures.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and workflows to optimize efficiency and patient outcomes.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

•   Ensure full compliance with HRSA guidelines, OSHA standards, and infection control protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical performance metrics, patient satisfaction, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal audits and participate in external reviews and site visits.

Program Development & Strategic Planning:

•  Collaborate with executive leadership to expand dental services.
• Identify opportunities for grant funding, partnerships, and service enhancements.
• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting for the dental department.

Staff Management & Development:

• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of dental staff.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment with ongoing training and professional development.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and coverage across all sites.

Administrative Duties:

• Oversee scheduling, patient flow, and resource allocation to maintain a busy and productive practice.
• Review and approve dental-related policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for compliance and operational needs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of HRSA requirements, OSHA, and infection control standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• PC proficiency.
• Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment. 
• Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. 
• Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and sight. 
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases and utilizing standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin and mucous membranes. 
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less. 
• Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc. 
• Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties. 
• Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms. 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced, high-volume dental practice.
• Multi-site operations including fixed clinics and mobile unit.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active Florida dental license in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, with at least two (2) years in a leadership role preferred.
• Experience in an FQHC or community health setting strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Haitian Creole or English/Spanish) is a plus.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and CME allowance.
• Malpractice coverage under FTCA.