What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Dental Hygiene position at Accelerate Dental?
Location : Remote (Utah / Idaho / Wyoming) Travel : Practice visits within the region. No overnight travel. Accelerate Dental is seeking a dynamic, results-driven leader to serve as our Director of Dental Hygiene. In this role, you will oversee practice hygiene operations, develop strategic initiatives, and lead a team of skilled hygienists dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. This is your opportunity to shape the future of dental hygiene by driving business growth, integrating cutting-edge technology, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in over 30 Dental practices. Why Join Accelerate Dental? Take charge of a growing department and make a significant impact. Attractive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Be at the forefront of AI integration, advanced training, and modern dental technologies. Work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation meets excellence. Key Responsibilities : Develop and implement department-wide strategies to enhance hygiene performance, revenue, and patient satisfaction. Optimize incentive structures and career paths to boost team retention and profitability. Design and execute comprehensive training programs to drive clinical excellence and professional development. Lead cutting-edge initiatives to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Ensure adherence to state, federal, and industry regulations for dental hygiene operations. Partner with dentists, executives, and clinical teams to align hygiene operations with practice objectives. Who We’re Looking For : Experienced in managing multi-location hygiene teams and optimizing business performance. Strong background in KPI management. Passion for enhancing clinical quality, patient retention, and service excellence. Experience implementing AI-driven solutions to improve hygiene workflows. Strong business acumen with the ability to review, analyze, and create clinical and performance metrics to construct coaching and performance coaching plans for individuals as well as offices in entirety. Relationship building, must be an effective communicator and have superior listening skills. Skilled in mentoring, leadership development, and team training initiatives. Qualifications : Licensed Dental Hygienist with over 5 years of practice experience. Proven experience in clinical care, operations, and program leadership. Strong leadership background and ability to motivate others. Preferred : Teaching experience in a dental hygiene or dental program. Salary : DOE Powered by JazzHR
