Associate Dental Director

Company: NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION
Location: San Fernando
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Associate Dental Director collaborates with the Chief Dental Officer to lead the dental department with responsibility for providing a broad range of quality dental services. The Associate Dental Director works closely with the Chief Dental Officer to assure that all program and regulatory guidelines are met. The Associate Dental Director provides professional supervision of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental business office managers delivering dental care. Responsibilities include monitoring of the quality of dental care, managing recruitment and retention, and planning and evaluating services. Reports to: Chief Dental Officer To perform effectively in this position, the employee must have: 1. A Graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Surgery (DDS) Degree or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Degree. 2. Current license to practice dentistry in the State of California and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number. 3. Five years experience in the practice of dentistry, with two years of supervisory experience at a community clinic, FQHC preferred 4. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, in compliance with corporate CPR policy. 5. Must demonstrate through written and/or oral testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and has knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He or she is able to identify and categorize each patient’s age specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients. 6. Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures 7. Fluency in English (speak, read and write). 8. Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read and write) is preferred. 9. Excellent leadership skills. 10. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems. 11. Effective oral communications skills including public speaking experience. 12. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles. 13. Self-starter, reliable and dependable with good time management skills. 14. Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations. 15. Ability to work effectively as a team player. 16. Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff. 17. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information. 18. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job). Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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