Dental Director
About The Position
MedNorth Health Center is seeking a Dental Director to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership at a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center serving insured, uninsured, and underinsured patients throughout southeastern North Carolina. The Director provides comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages while leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary dental team. The role oversees quality improvement initiatives, strengthens community partnerships, and advances oral health programs to improve access to care for vulnerable populations. The Dental Director balances direct patient care with strategic leadership, provider mentorship, program development, and continuous quality improvement in support of MedNorth Health Center’s mission. The organization describes its environment as collaborative and patient-centered, with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Wilmington, North Carolina community.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed dentist.
- Must be eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
- Several years of clinical practice experience.
- Commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary dental team and achieve clinical, operational, and patient satisfaction goals.
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
- Passion for improving community oral health outcomes.
- Ability to balance direct patient care with strategic leadership, provider mentorship, program development, and continuous quality improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages.
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary dental team.
- Oversee quality improvement initiatives.
- Strengthen community partnerships.
- Advance oral health programs that improve access to care for vulnerable populations.
- Balance direct patient care with strategic leadership, provider mentorship, and program development.
- Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives supporting MedNorth Health Center’s mission.
- Lead the team in achieving clinical, operational, and patient satisfaction goals.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings opportunities
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Eligible providers may have access to loan repayment opportunities through federal and state programs for community health center clinicians
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
