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Program Manager, Dental Health Services
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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Dental Health Services (DHS) Program Manager supports both clinical and non-clinical services through management of personnel, grant fiscal management and operations oversight. Supervises clinical dental services, the clinical practice of dental providers and the delivery of dental services across programs. Supports day-to-day decisions while providing updates to divisional leadership. Provides patient care as assigned. Ensure compliance in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules, and regulations; and policies, procedures, and guidelines of HCPH.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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 team work 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.
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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.
RequirementsEducation:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine from a dental school accredited by The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) OR
- Graduated from dental school that is not CODA-accredited with:
- Completed training in an American Dental Association-approved specialty in a CODA-accredited education program that consists of at least two full time academic years of training as specified by the Council on Dental Education
Experience:
- At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role within a dental clinic environment.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dentist.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Texas Dental License
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Valid TX driver license upon hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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
Core Competencies:
- Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
- Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
- Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
- Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
- Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
- High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
- Must be a Systems-level thinker
- Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
- Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change
Leading Change:
- Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
- Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
- Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
- Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
- Recovers quickly from setbacks
Leading People:
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
- Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
- Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
- Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
- Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
Building Coalitions:
- Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
- Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Communication:
- Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
- Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
- Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
- Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program
Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
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HYGIENIST DENTAL CLINIC School of Dental Medicine Dental Health Center
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A dental hygienist is a licensed member of the dental team responsible for the preventive aspects of oral health. Licensed dental hygienists provide clinical, education and therapeutic services that promote optimal oral health.
Required Skills
Associate's Degree Required and 1-3 years of experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree Required and 1-3 years of experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
HYGIENIST, DENTAL CLINIC, School of Dental Medicine, Dental Health Center
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HYGIENIST, DENTAL CLINIC, School of Dental Medicine, Dental Health Center
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HYGIENIST, DENTAL CLINIC, School of Dental Medicine, Dental Health Center
Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Clinical Services
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
24500115760717
Posted Date
6/25/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 49
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
A dental hygienist is a licensed member of the dental team responsible for the preventive aspects of oral health. Licensed dental hygienists provide clinical, education and therapeutic services that promote optimal oral health.
Required Skills
Associate's Degree Required and 1-3 years of experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Skills
Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 49
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Dental Hygienist - Atrium Health Dental Clinic Charlotte PT
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10022 Carolinas Medical Center - Dental
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
20
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays
Job Summary
Provides care within the full scope allowed by North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and in accordance with hospital and ambulatory practice policies and procedures. He/she provides professional dental hygiene care under the direction of the Dentist/Department Manager. The hygienist will use skillful assessment and planning in the provision of services, duties and responsibilities.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for adult and geriatric population of patients. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of dental growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and ensure and document that age specific needs are being met.
- Directly provide these functions which include but are not limited to: complete oral prophylaxis, application of preventive agents to oral structures, administration of medicaments prescribed by a licensed dentist, preparation of diagnostic aids, and written records of oral conditions for the interpretation by the dentist, intra and extra oral exams for patients, including oral cancer screenings, periodontal screening and probing, exploration and or removal of subgingival hard or soft deposits, remove sutures, remove periodontal dressings, apply topical anesthetics and apply topical fluoride.
- Document assessment, clinical findings and treatment appropriately.
- Expose, develop and scan dental radiographs using proper techniques guidelines.
- Conducts patient education (Oral hygiene and preventive care)
- Assess on a continual basis the performance of clinical and clinical support equipment.
- Maintain effectiveness and integrity of equipment and supplies through proper cleaning and preventative maintenance in accordance with recommended guidelines.
Work requires walking, bending, long periods of sitting and standing, assisting with procedures. Must be able to lift 75 pounds in weight assisting patients in wheelchairs, walkers, and stretchers. Must be able to be mobile within the entire practice. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must have intact sight, hearing, smell, touch and finger dexterity. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinical conditions. Responsible for working in a safe manner. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or conditions.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program. Current license to practice hygiene in North Carolina. Requires professional verbal and written communication skills, organization and prioritization capabilities. CPR certification.
Pay Range
$34.90 - $2.35
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- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than 6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Harbor Community Health Center - Hyannis, Hyannis, MA, US
11 days agoRequisition ID: 2282
Harbor Health is seeking a talented Associate Director of Dental Services to join our Dental Leadership Team.Harbor Health operates 4 Dental Clinics located in Boston, Plymouth, Hyannis and Dennis, MA (Geiger Gibson Community Health Center, Harbor Community Health Center-Plymouth, Ellen Jones Community Dental Center and Harbor Community Health Center-Hyannis.) This position will be based out of our Hyannis and Dennis, MA Dental location and will oversee those locations. Harbor Health offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more! Other Provider Benefits include:
- Reimbursement for renewal costs of licenses and Basic Life Support Training
- Continuing Medical Education Stipend of up to $2500 and 5 days of leave per year
- Harbor Health Services is qualified for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
- 25 days of PTO to start with 11 additional paid Holidays annually
- Provides direct, comprehensive Dental care to patients.
- Assists in the supervision of Limited Licensed Dentists, Hygienists, and other clinical staff as assigned; including Residents and students.
- Serves as the acting Dental Director per regulations, in the absence of the Director of Dental Services.
- Provides feedback and collaboration on department quality improvement initiatives, policy and protocol development, strategic planning.
- Champions the clinical peer review process.
- Supports the management of the department budget.
- Aids in the timely resolution of patient concerns.
- Completes review of clinical training for new provider-level clinical staff.
- Conducts clinical audits as assigned.
- May represent the dental department on assigned committees or advocacy groups as assigned by the Executive Director.
- During emergency operations may be required to report to and/or remain at work.
- DMD or DDS degree from an accredited college or university, fully licensed
- Master of Public Health preferred
- Current Massachusetts (Full) Dental License, Current DEA, Current MCSR, current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- 3 or more years as a dentist with at least one year in a supervisor/management role
- A completed residency may substitute for 2 years of experience
- Knowledge of electronic dental practice systems, EPIC/OCHIN desired
- Experience with dental coding and billing practices
- Proven knowledge of budgets and accounting
- Proven training capabilities
- Basic to intermediate skills with Microsoft Office 365 particularly: Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
- Must be able to travel in a timely manner between Harbor Health sites
Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission-based organization that lives, serves and collaborates with our community members to achieve our mission to help individuals reach their full potential through access to local, affordable services that promote health. Harbor provides medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services to more than 34,000 patients in Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod. Harbor Health also operates two Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Mattapan and Brockton, providing comprehensive healthcare, transportation and social services for more than 580 frail elders who continue to live with dignity and independence in the community and a Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.
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#J-18808-LjbffrPublic Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
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Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner - reports to Chief Dental Officer
$86,000 - $91,000/year
Full-time, exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we've grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient's medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner Position
The PHDHP provides preventive and therapeutic dental services to patients within the scope of practice of Registered Dental Hygienists according to Pennsylvania standards. The PHDHP also maintains proper dental records and timely completion of billing information.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides quality dental hygiene care in all venues through which agency personnel provide dental care.
- Assist with policy/procedure development in the dental department.
- Implement and adhere to the policies of the organization, as well as those of funding sources and third-party payers.
- Attend all regular dental team meetings.
- Implementation of the dental department's Quality Improvement Plan.
- Maintain cleanliness and infection control measures in the dental clinic.
- Maintain supply inventory for hygiene treatment.
- Work with front desk personnel to efficiently schedule hygiene patients.
- Seat and dismiss patients and set up operatories for procedures.
- Chart all patients, including date, service rendered, instruction given, treatment planning, medical history updates, etc.
- Perform clinical procedures within the scope of hygiene practice, including thorough and gentle prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and selective polishing when medically necessary, expose radiographs as prescribed by dentist, apply topical fluoride as appropriate.
- Provide patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary, as delegated by dentist.
- Maintain current CPR licensure.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Adheres to the organizations mission, vision, and values.
- Adheres to the organization's policies regarding time and attendance.
- Complies with accepted dress code and maintains a professional image.
- Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness.
- Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.
- Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
- Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
- Observes the Health Care System's compliance policies.
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
- At least two years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program required.
- Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in Pennsylvania.
- PHDHP required
- CPR Certified
- At least one-year dental hygiene experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to work with a diverse population and sensitivity to low-income populations.
- Highly organized.
- Computer proficient in office management software
- Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)
- Must generally be present during operating hours at assigned CHDC site(s).
- Must be available outside the health center's normal business hours when necessary. Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills
CHDC is an equal opportunity employer . For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at
Public Health Dental Hygienist
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Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
The Public Health Hygienist provides dental health education and quality services in the areas of patient care, laboratory duties and administrative support. Hygienists maintain independent professional responsibility for patient care while working to meet agency goals within department guidelines as administered by the Dental Program Director. The Hygienist affects the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information, including taking and processing x-rays. The Hygienist in this position may provide services in a fixed clinic, mobile dental facility or in a community-based setting.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality dental treatment including prophylaxis, debridement, scaling & root planing, sealants, and fluoride
- Ensure accuracy and efficiency with patient charting
- Deliver personalized dental health education to patients
- Provide dental care in school-based settings to reach children who otherwise would not receive care
- Attend outreach events and educate community on oral health education
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload while meeting deadlines
- Possess ability to work as an effective team member, and exercise sound judgement
- Must be flexible enough to shift priorities
- Possess basic computer and word processing skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships
Our Mission
To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
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