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Senior Director of Dental Operations
Job Location:
Job Location:
Festus, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Lead Dental Operations. Develop Teams. Expand Access to Quality Care.
As Senior Director of Dental Operations youll provide strategic and operational leadership across dental services within an assigned region supporting teams strengthening workflows and advancing quality productivity and performance. Working closely with the VP of Dental Operations and other dental leaders youll help create consistent efficient operations while supporting an exceptional experience for patients providers and team members.
As a private nonprofit FQHC and CCBHO serving rural communities were committed to creating greater access to healthcare and building healthier this role youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while helping dental teams thrive.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
- Enjoys leading and developing teams across multiple locations.
- Brings strong dental operations experience and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Can translate organizational goals performance data and operational needs into practical action.
- Thrives in a collaborative leadership environment and enjoys partnering across clinical operational and administrative teams.
- Is energized by the opportunity to strengthen access to dental care in rural communities.
- Values accountability regulatory compliance operational excellence and a strong team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership coaching supervision and professional development for assigned dental teams.
- Partner with dental leadership to advance departmental goals related to quality productivity financial performance and patient experience.
- Strengthen operational workflows processes and systems across assigned sites identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Monitor key performance indicators operational reports budgets productivity and outcomes to identify opportunities and guide improvement.
- Support compliance with applicable regulatory safety infection control grant and operational requirements.
- Partner with clinical billing and administrative teams to support effective operations and sustainable performance.
- Oversee operational resources including purchasing inventory and other site needs.
- Support dental workforce recruitment onboarding development and retention.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with dental schools and other community or professional partners as applicable.
- Contribute to organizational committees initiatives and strategic priorities.
- Serve as a visible collaborative leader who promotes a culture of service accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
- Advanced degree in a health-related field preferred
- At least five (5) years dental experience required if High School/GED is the highest degree obtained
- At least three (3) years supervisory experience and clinical experience preferred
- Working knowledge of all aspects of dental operations including regulatory requirements preferred
- Experience in dental operations start-up preferred
- A valid unrestricted drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Youll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Youre a people-centered leader who enjoys helping teams grow succeed and deliver excellent service.
- Youre comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership.
- You use data and performance insights to identify opportunities and make thoughtful decisions.
- You communicate clearly build trust and collaborate effectively across disciplines and locations.
- Youre adaptable and confident navigating change solving problems and improving systems.
- You value equitable access to healthcare and are inspired by the opportunity to support communities where access to care can be limited.
- You connect with our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
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About Company
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