Dental Director at Vocational Instruction Project

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Dental Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement, Infection Control, Credentialing, Privileging, Performance Evaluation, Policy Development, Clinical Supervision, UDS Reporting, Public Health Dentistry, Communication Skills, Dental Software

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Director provides clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the dental program, ensuring compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations, HRSA requirements, and best practices in oral health care delivery. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Dental Director provides clinical and administrative leadership for the dental program, overseeing dental staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting high-quality, patient-centered oral health services. The role supports quality improvement, policy development, and collaboration with executive leadership to ensure effective and compliant dental operations. Essential Job Functions: Provide clinical oversight and supervision of dental staff Ensure compliance with NYS Article 28, HRSA, and accreditation standards Lead quality improvement, peer review, and infection control activities Participate in credentialing, privileging, and performance evaluations Develop dental policies, procedures, and clinical protocols Oversee dental service utilization, productivity, and access Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams Professional Representation and Development Maintain a positive image of VIP Community Services in the community and within partner organizations Attend all mandatory in-service trainings annually Attend seminars and trainings to support ongoing professional development Participate in team meetings and comply with all Dental Health Services policies and procedures Requirements Minimum Requirements: DDS or DMD with unrestricted NYS dental license Minimum 3–5 years of clinical dental experience Supervisory or leadership experience CPR/BLS certification Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to speak, read, and write English required Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred Strong attention to detail and ability to manage both client-facing and administrative tasks Basic Computer Skills with the ability to learn a dental software system Preferred Qualifications Prior FQHC or public health dentistry experience Experience with NYS DOH surveys and HRSA site visits Familiarity with dental quality metrics and UDS reporting

Responsibilities

The Dental Director provides clinical and administrative leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centered oral health services and regulatory compliance. The role involves overseeing dental staff, managing quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with executive leadership on dental operations.