Dental Director

Dental Director Position rge Medical Clinic

St. George Medical Clinic (SGMC) is seeking an experienced, patient-focused, and team-oriented Dental Director to provide clinical leadership, oversee dental operations, develop a high-performing dental team, and expand access to high-quality, comprehensive oral health care throughout the community.

The Dental Director will advance SGMC's mission by promoting clinical excellence, patient safety, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and in collaboration with the administrative team, the Dental Director is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary and, in selected instances, secondary preventive dental care in accordance with SGMC's goals.

The Dental Director supervises dental staff, represents the department to center leadership, and provides clinical and direct patient care services as agreed upon with the CMO or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Administrative and Compliance Functions

Develop standards and qualifications for dental personnel and oversee approval of dental staff.

Develop, implement, and periodically review Dental Department policies, protocols, and procedures in accordance with accepted professional standards and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) requirements.

Ensure personal and departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, Health Center Program requirements, and SGMC policies governing dentistry and clinical care.

Ensure compliance with requirements related to personnel, workplace safety, public health, patient confidentiality, and clinical operations.

Supervise and advise dental providers and staff and, in collaboration with the CMO and/or CEO, address performance and disciplinary matters.

Conduct periodic staff evaluations as required.

Serve as a liaison between dental staff and administration.

Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) meetings.

Participate in budget planning and monitoring with administration and review the development and evaluation of program goals.

Ensure dental services comply with West Virginia Board of Dentistry requirements, HRSA Health Center Program requirements, applicable laws, and SGMC policies.

Collaborate with the CMO and administrative leadership on clinical risk management, credentialing and privileging, scope of practice, and professional performance concerns.

Monitor program performance, including access to care, productivity, patient satisfaction, and financial sustainability, and recommend improvements as needed.

Management Functions

Participate in recruitment and retention activities for the dental program.

Provide clinical supervision, regular performance appraisals, and constructive feedback to dental staff.

Oversee clinical scheduling, on-call coverage, and leave coverage.

Oversee continuing professional education, in-service training, and orientation for new dental staff.

Approve student affiliation agreements and rotations and oversee dental students' performance within the health center.

Ensure dental services are integrated into SGMC's comprehensive health care services.

Advise on the purchase of new and replacement dental equipment.

Lead planning and development of new dental programs.

Facilitate dental staff meetings as needed.

Assist staff in selecting appropriate treatment modalities for SGMC's patient populations.

Review dental staff input, ideas, and concerns with the CMO and CEO.

Develop and implement strategies to improve access to dental services, reduce appointment backlogs, optimize scheduling, and support appropriate patient follow-up.

Establish and monitor departmental goals and performance measures in collaboration with SGMC leadership.

Promote teamwork, professional development, recruitment, and retention while fostering a respectful, supportive, and accountable work environment.

Evaluate opportunities to expand preventive, restorative, pediatric, and other appropriate dental services based on community needs and available resources.

Clinical Functions

Examine patients seeking care, diagnose oral health conditions, prescribe and provide appropriate treatment, direct others in providing care, and refer patients for specialty consultation or treatment in accordance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.

Provide general dental treatment, including oral disease diagnosis and treatment,…