• Oversees clinical operations and supervises five or more staff dentists. Also functions as a team member, providing direct patient care as assigned. Monitors staff to ensure strict adherence to all policies, procedures, and established protocols.
• Provides direction, guidance, and leadership to DHS program staff as it relates to the dental programs, operations, and functions. Directly oversees all program operations in the absence of the DHS Program Director. Assures delivery of dental care is consistent with dental provider certification and standards of care.
• Works closely with the DHS Program Director to develop, administer and monitor the DHS budget. Develops justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments.
• Monitors progress toward successful achievement of DHS metric goals, regularly notifies divisional and program leadership of progress. Assists in preparing various statistical reports relating to patient services and grants.
• Partners with DHS Program Director and department leadership to ensure efficient assessment, planning, and implementation of new dental programs and services according to established timelines.
• Assures proper program personnel development and direction, including activities related to recruitment, selection, training, professional development, effective communication, evaluation and discipline within DHS. Coaches and develops staff to support and encourage teamwork and employee engagement while ensuring maximum productivity, operational excellence, and efficiency of DHS.
• Oversees and monitors the day-to-day workflow and schedule of programs. Maintain standardization of dental programs and identify opportunities to improve clinical and non-clinical processes.
• Collaborates with administrative support team to ensure optimal function and customization of the electronic dental record incorporating changes when needed. 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Dental degree (Doctor of Dental Surgery or equivalent) from an accredited school of dentistry

• At least three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role within a dental clinic environment
• At least three (3) years' experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dentist

• Texas Dental License
• DEA Registration
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Valid TX driver license upon hire

• Ability to employ excellent customer service while working with a diverse community and staff
• Excellent delegation and assessment skills
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of public health dentistry and community oral health programs
• Self-directed with a high degree of critical thinking, independent judgment, problem solving ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams) and Electronic Dental Record

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

• Ability to adapt to change

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing 

• Full Time Exempt | Regular
• Monday – Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
• Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

• This position operates in both a professional & clinical environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines as well as standard dental equipment.

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
• Must possess the physical ability, manual dexterity and eye-sight to practice dentistry in a competent manner in a dental clinical setting.

• 7457 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77036