Director of Clinical Dental Services

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC • Alamosa, CO

3d • $89,642 - $112,052

About The Position

Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Director of Clinical Dental Services to provide system-level clinical leadership across our dental clinics. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based, and compliant dental care through clinical governance, competency standards, infection control, and regulatory oversight, while partnering closely with clinic operations to support consistent, safe, and effective patient care. The Director of Clinical Dental Services serves as the clinical authority for Dental Assistant practice and supports standardized clinical operations across Valley-Wide dental sites. This position works in close collaboration with the Chief Dental Officer, Clinic Operations, Quality, and other key partners to ensure clinical excellence, safety, and regulatory alignment throughout the organization.

Requirements

• One of the following credentials: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA), or Registered Dental Hygienist
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience with clinical competency validation, infection control, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to travel regularly to dental clinic locations

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level clinical leadership and governance for Dental Assistant practice, scope, supervision, and competency standards
• Develop, maintain, and implement clinical policies and procedures related to infection control, sterilization, radiation safety, and clinical quality
• Ensure compliance with ADA, CDC, OSHA, AAAHC, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing clinical competency validation for Dental Assistants and Dental Assistant Leads
• Serve as the clinical lead for infection prevention, radiation safety, and sterilization programs, including audits and corrective action planning
• Collaborate with Clinic Operations to support consistent clinical workflows, scheduling alignment, and implementation of standards across sites
• Partner with Quality and Risk teams to review dental-related incidents, adverse events, and quality improvement opportunities
• Support clinical workforce development, recruitment efforts, and leadership development within dental assisting teams
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Purchasing, and Operations to align clinical standards with systems, supplies, and financial stewardship
• Participate in clinical leadership, risk management, and organizational committees as assigned
• Provide direct clinical supervision, coaching, and competency oversight for Dental Assistant Leads
• Ensure alignment with Valley-Wide clinical standards, mission, and patient safety culture

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave: Vacation: 15 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees