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VP of Operations

Western Dental


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Overview

The Vice President of Operations serves as the senior market leader and Regional P&L owner for 75120 clinics operating with a true General Manager mindset and full accountability for both patient experience and financial performance. This role owns market outcomes end-to-endsetting strategy translating enterprise priorities into focused execution and delivering consistently improving results across all locations.

As the senior-most operator in the market the VP of Operations drives performance by aligning patient experience clinical excellence operational efficiency and financial results. Decisions are made through a dual lens of patient-first care and long-term value creation ensuring sustainable growth strong unit economics and a consistently differentiated patient journey.

This leader develops coaches and holds accountable a high-performing team of Directors of Operations establishing a culture of patient-centric ownership and execution. They set clear priorities drive disciplined follow-through and ensure consistency and speed across clinicsbringing operational rigor and focus at scale.

The VP of Operations is ultimately accountable for the performance of the regionowning results without exception proactively removing barriers and continuously optimizing the business to elevate patient outcomes and financial performance.

Responsibilities

Patient Experience & Market Leadership

Own and elevate the end-to-end patient experience across the region embedding a patient-first lens into all operational

decisions and market priorities.

Drive measurable improvements in patient satisfaction reviews retention and referrals through disciplined execution and

service innovation.

Ensure every touchpointfrom access and scheduling to treatment completion and follow-upreflects convenience

empathy and clinical confidence.

Regional Operations Leadership

Lead coach and hold accountable a team of 56 Directors of Operations to deliver consistent high-quality execution across

75120 clinics

Establish clear priorities performance expectations and operating cadence to ensure alignment speed and accountability at

scale.

Serve as the senior operator for the market setting the tone for performance urgency and ownership.

Operational Strategy & Execution

Design and implement scalable systems workflows and standards that improve efficiency consistency and patient

experience across all locations.

Translate strategy into clear execution plans ensuring initiatives are implemented with rigor and sustained over time.

Identify and remove operational barriers that limit growth access or quality of care.

Financial Performance & Value Creation

Own full regional P&L driving revenue growth margin expansion and strong unit-level economics.

Optimize labor productivity and cost structures while maintaining high standards of patient care and experience.

Partner closely with revenue cycle and finance teams to improve collections throughput and overall financial performance.

Evaluate growth opportunities through the lens of operational readiness patient access and long-term value creation.

Talent & Culture

Build develop and retain a high-performing operations team grounded in accountability patient-centricity and continuous

improvement.

Create a culture of ownership and performance where leaders are empowered and expected to deliver results.

Strengthen leadership bench through active coaching succession planning and talent development.

Compliance Quality & Risk

Ensure all clinics operate in full compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Maintain rigorous focus on patient safety clinical quality and risk mitigation across the market.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Establish and rigorously manage key performance indicators across patient experience operational execution and financial

outcomes.

Use data field insights and patient feedback to drive continuous measurable improvement across the region.

Inspect performance consistently and take swift action to address gaps and accelerate results

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Healthcare Administration or related field; MBA MHA or similar advanced degree preferred.

10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations with at least two years of multi-site P&L ownership;

dental/DSO experience strongly preferred.

Proven track record of improving the patient experience operational efficiency driving growth strategies and enhancing

profitability.

Experience working cross-functionally within matrixed organizations ideally supporting both field and corporate leadership.

Willingness and ability to travel >50% of the time visiting clinics and offices.

Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.

Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate strategy into action.

Comfortable leading through influence with or without direct authority.

Highly adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Required Experience:

Exec


About Company

Western Dental acquires Blue Hills Dental and it's offices located in Northern and SouthernCalifornia as part of the purchase from Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.

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