Chief Dental Officer

Chief Dental Officer

Make a Difference. Build Healthier Futures. Create Bright Smiles.

At Premier Community Health Care Group (PCHG), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care regardless of background or barriers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide essential dental services that create positive experiences and set the foundation for lifelong oral health across Pasco & Hernando Counties.

The Chief Dental Officer (CDO) will be a member of the executive leadership team responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the dental practices to ensure a high standard of quality care delivery across Premier Community Health Care. The CDO is responsible for leading an engaged dental team in operationalizing advanced clinical strategies with a continuous focus on outcomes, financial sustainability, safety, and quality improvement.

We are looking for a Chief Dental Officer who is passionate about:

Leading a team of dental providers and support staff to provide high quality dental care

Strengthening oral health outcomes from pediatrics through adulthood

Practicing dentistry in a collaborative team environment

Being part of a mission that truly matters

If you want to do meaningful work that supports healthier families and communities we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Develop best-in-class treatment practices and innovative business strategies that are aligned with Premier's mission and values

Build trusting relationships and maintain continuity of care

Provide general dentistry for pediatrics and adults

Partner closely with medical and pediatrics teams to provide quality health care

Promote dental education in prevention, health management, and self-advocacy

Help improve care delivery through Quality Improvement initiatives

Mentor others and contribute to a positive clinical culture

Travel across Premier's sites to engage with providers and drive engagement amongst the team

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of dental medicine

Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred

Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida

Ten (15) years proven successful experience as a dental practitioner

Five (5) years' experience as a senior/ director/ dental lead level leadership experience strongly preferred.

Experience with healthcare information systems, such as an electronic health record (EHR)

Experience in a multiple provider dental practice

Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges as required

Current BLS certification

Eligible to obtain and maintain a federal and state narcotic registration

Obtain and maintain Epic certification/ annual compliance training throughout employment.

Working conditions and physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Background Screening Requirement:
This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.