Dental Hygiene Director

Star Dental Partners•Plano, TX

22h•Remote

About The Position

Star Dental Partners (SDP) is seeking a Dental Hygiene Director to join our collaborative and fast-paced team. This position will play a key role in the success of the organization as we continue to scale and grow. Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer, this role will play a critical role in the development of standardized clinical protocols, continuing education, AI implementation & adoption, and recruitment efforts. As the Dental Hygiene Director, you will partner closely with the Star Dental Partners Clinical Advisory Board members providing clinical guidance and support for our more than 300 hygienists across more than ten states. As a newly created role, this position signals the continuing growth of the Star Dental Partners footprint now with 137 partner practices. Candidates with prior experience within a DSO environment as a hygiene director are highly preferred.

Requirements

Associate's degree required
Minimum 3 years experience in a multi-site DSO environment as a hygiene director
Minimum 2 years experience chairside as a practicing hygienist
Highly organized and detail-oriented work ethic
Ability to work collaboratively with all team members, both at the practice level and Support Center
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and works well under pressure
Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the initiative to work independently
Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, accountability, and a high level of professionalism
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
Ability to travel frequently, (50) fifty percent or more
Located in the southeast or mid-atlantic (TX,LA,TN,GA,SC,NC,MD,VA,FL preferred) with proximity to a major airport

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Prior experience within a DSO environment as a hygiene director

Responsibilities

Promote SDP’s Standard of Care across the organization in partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer
Optimize and promote the implementation and use of clinical AI technology
Support hygienist recruiting, on-boarding and retention efforts
Facilitate hygienist CE, training and professional development programs
Implement hygiene-focused clinical protocols in partnership with SDP’s Dental Advisory Board
Other projects and areas of support as business needs arise

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Incentive Equity
Co-Investment Opportunity
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Holidays
Bereavement
Jury Duty
Paid Basic Employee Life & AD&D insurance
Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (BCBS)
Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
Pet Insurance
401k (Pre-Tax & Roth employee participation)