Director Dental Services - Correctional Health (25K Retention Bonus)Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Job ID: 178828
Pay: $181,396.80 - $244,878.40 / year
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Correctional Health
BenefitsHarris Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support
- Wellness programs and employee assistance services
- Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system
Job Summary - Correctional HealthThe Dental Director provides comprehensive dental care services to patients in the Harris County Jail, while also managing administrative responsibilities. This role is approximately
80% clinical and
20% administrative.
Administrative duties include:
- Leading quality assurance programs
- Developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures
- Establishing dental standards of care and clinical protocols
- Monitoring performance benchmarks and metrics
Clinically, the Dental Director oversees and provides dental care, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered treatment while mentoring and supervising dental staff.
Minimum QualificationsEducation / Specialized Training / Licensure:- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) required
- Advanced training (GPR, AEGD) preferred
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
- Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP) certification to be completed within one (1) year if not held at hire
Work Experience:- Three (3) years of direct patient care dental services experience
Management / Leadership Experience:- Two (2) years of experience overseeing dentists and dental assistants
Communication Skills:- Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact)
- Exceptional verbal (public speaking)
- Writing / correspondence and reports
Proficiencies:- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:- Analytical
- Medical terminology
- Statistical analysis
Work Schedule:- Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call
Why Harris Health?Join an award-winning healthcare system that values leadership, innovation, and community-focused care. As the Dental Director in Correctional Health, you will shape clinical excellence, mentor dental staff, and oversee operations that impact the health of a high-need population.
