Elk Ridge is seeking a mission-driven Dental Director in Flagstaff, AZ. The Dental Director will provide clinical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all dental services. This role ensures the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while mentoring providers and supporting organizational growth.
Flagstaff offers a rare mix of mountain living and career opportunity-four seasons, stunning outdoor recreation, and a welcoming, active community that makes it easy to love where you live and work.
Key Responsibilities- Provide clinical leadership and oversight of dental providers and support staff
- Ensure quality, safety, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
- Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and best practices
- Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous quality improvement
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate dental staff
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and expansion of services
- Maintain a limited patient caseload as needed
- Oversee risk management, infection control, and peer review processes
Compensation and Benefits:- Attractive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
- With a HPSA score of 21 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
- Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
- Paid license and DEA
- CME funds and time-off package
- Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
- Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
- Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services
Qualifications- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Active or able to obtain an unrestricted dental license in Arizona
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical dental experience
- 3 years prior leadership experience
