What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Dental Officer position at Hometown Health Centers?
Join Our Team as Chief Dental Officer (CDO) at Hometown Health Centers!
At Hometown Health Centers (HHC), we are on a mission to provide accessible, quality healthcare to underserved communities. For over 50 years, we’ve been committed to improving health outcomes through primary care and preventive services. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Chief Dental Officer to lead our dental services and drive our commitment to providing exceptional care.
Why Hometown Health Centers?
- Impact: You’ll play a critical role in serving a diverse population and improving health outcomes in Schenectady and Amsterdam, NY.
- Community-Centered: As the only not-for-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Schenectady County, we put people first—focusing on accessibility, diversity, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centered care.
What You’ll Do:
As our Chief Dental Officer, you’ll be the driving force behind our dental services. Your leadership will shape the future of dental care in our health center, ensuring patients receive the best care possible. Here’s a glimpse of your key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the dental department to ensure top-notch care, adhering to FQHC standards and regulations.
- Create and implement protocols, policies, and best practices to enhance both patient care and operational efficiency.
- Recruit, train, and mentor a team of talented dental professionals.
- Monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes, ensuring satisfaction and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with leadership and other healthcare providers to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
- Lead community outreach and education efforts to increase dental care access.
What You Bring:
- Education & Experience: DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school, with at least 5 years of practice experience (including leadership or supervisory roles).
- Licensure: Licensed to practice dentistry in New York State.
- Experience with Underserved Populations: Experience in an FQHC or a passion for serving underserved communities.
- Skills & Leadership: Strong knowledge of dental regulations, quality assurance, and a collaborative leadership style that fosters teamwork across disciplines.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Personal, Floating Holidays, and Paid Holidays.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance with Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
- Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement Program to support your development.
If you’re a passionate, strategic leader with a desire to make a real difference in the community, we want to hear from you! Join our team and help us continue our legacy of making healthcare accessible to everyone, no matter their income.
Apply Today and make a lasting impact at Hometown Health Centers.
