What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Director position at Lightwave Dental?
About the Practice
Lightwave in Raleigh, NC was founded in 2016, is a high-growth company building the group model for the future of the dental industry. Lightwave is passionate about doing things the right way with a tight focus on high quality, core values, and taking care of their people. Lightwave is a dental leadership organization that focuses on partnering, training and developing dentists as the natural leaders of the dental practice. Lightwave helps dentists launch their careers, supports dentists leading high-growth dental groups, and assists doctors looking to establish their legacy as they transition into retirement. Lightwave is solving the big problems in dentistry: retirement, management, reimbursements, and partnership by providing the benefits of a group while preserving the essence of private practice. Lightwave currently supports over 80 dental offices in 4 states. For additional information, please visit lightwavedental.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Job Description
The IT Director will be responsible for managing all functions of technology throughout our vast network of practices. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Identify technology needs and make recommendations to business decision-makers
- Evaluate the company’s adherence to federal technology requirements for security
- Manage the IT team including developers, security analysts, support technicians and vendors
- Maintain company hardware and software programs
- Update technological equipment in the company
- Implement company-wide technology updates and hold sessions to teach employees on new features
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to lead and teach others
- Up-to-date knowledge of latest IT developments
- Ability to explain highly technical concepts in simple terms
- Knowledge of best computer security practices
- Good research and analysis skills
Benefits Offered
In return for providing an excellent employee and patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
Telecommute
YesTravel
50%Requisition Number
2025-14344
