Position Title: Chief Dental Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Schenectady, NY
Salary Range: $200,000 - $220,000 a year.
About Hometown Health Centers (HHC):
Hometown Health Centers has been providing primary care and preventive services since 1972, helping people live healthier lives and improving health outcomes. With locations in Schenectady and Amsterdam, NY, HHC serves a large population with diverse demographics, offering quality healthcare to underserved communities. As the only not-for-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Schenectady County, HHC is dedicated to ensuring access to care for everyone, regardless of income, while respecting cultural diversity and focusing on continuous improvement.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Dental Officer (CDO) will be responsible for overseeing the dental operations of our health center, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dental care. You will lead a talented dental team, collaborate with other departments, and drive initiatives to improve patient outcomes and access to care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage Hometown Health Centers dental , ensuring compliance with FQHC and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement dental care protocols, policies, and best practices to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development of dental staff.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of care and patient satisfaction, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with other health center leadership and providers to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
- Promote community outreach and education to increase access to dental care for
QUALIFICATIONS:
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
- Licensed to practice dentistry in New York State
- Minimum of 5 years of dental practice experience, including leadership or supervisory roles.
- Experience working within an FQHC or commitment to serving underserved populations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of dental regulations, quality assurance practices, and patient care standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
BENEFITS:
- Generous paid time off (PTO) (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Floating Holiday and paid holidays)
- Medical Insurance Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employer-paid Life and AD& D insurance
- Employer–paid Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $200,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- Dental Practice: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BC/BE (Preferred)
- Medical License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Schenectady, NY 12304 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Schenectady, NY 12304: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
