Regional Director Of Hygiene (Hybrid)
JOB SUMMARY
This role focuses on creating and maintaining programs and working with hygienists, dentists and office teams to give clinicians tools and education to optimize oral hygiene care delivered to patients. The Director/Manager of Hygiene will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the following:
Periodontal diagnosis and treatment standards of care
Soft tissue management clinical culture
Hygienist advocacy and communication
Training and continuing education opportunities for clinical teams
Adjunctive periodontal treatments
Retail product strategy
This position requires regular travel around the Great Lakes region to provide face-to-face education and training to clinicians and their teams. Additional training, mentoring, and coaching may be needed using virtual solutions like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. This position will be work-from-home when not traveling. The candidate must have a sound understanding of pertinent clinical metrics, and be able to identify opportunities for improvement. Excellent coaching and development skills are required. Experience in project management, program creation and post-implementation evaluation are required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Help to recruit and onboard dental hygienists
Introduce and support best practices to help hygienists continuously improve periodontal management
Provide clear expectations for dental hygiene coaching and accountability
Develop KPIs related to hygiene and periodontal diagnosis
Perform regular analysis of program ROI and provide feedback to Chief Dental Officer on program successes and barriers
Identify top hygiene performers for potential leadership and/or mentorship roles
Develop and deliver training designed to promote quality, patient satisfaction and dental office success
Work with vendor partners to optimize CE and training opportunities
Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team and work with corporate departments including Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Purchasing, and Operations
Participate in and adhere to departmental budgets
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as required
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist
Experience in a regional or enterprise-level role in Hygiene leadership
Minimum of 5 years Dental Hygiene experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Track record of mentorship or teaching experience
Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and programs and the same time
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Travel required up to 75%
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.
Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a diverse workforce.
Apply Now
This role focuses on creating and maintaining programs and working with hygienists, dentists and office teams to give clinicians tools and education to optimize oral hygiene care delivered to patients. The Director/Manager of Hygiene will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the following:
Periodontal diagnosis and treatment standards of care
Soft tissue management clinical culture
Hygienist advocacy and communication
Training and continuing education opportunities for clinical teams
Adjunctive periodontal treatments
Retail product strategy
This position requires regular travel around the Great Lakes region to provide face-to-face education and training to clinicians and their teams. Additional training, mentoring, and coaching may be needed using virtual solutions like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. This position will be work-from-home when not traveling. The candidate must have a sound understanding of pertinent clinical metrics, and be able to identify opportunities for improvement. Excellent coaching and development skills are required. Experience in project management, program creation and post-implementation evaluation are required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Help to recruit and onboard dental hygienists
Introduce and support best practices to help hygienists continuously improve periodontal management
Provide clear expectations for dental hygiene coaching and accountability
Develop KPIs related to hygiene and periodontal diagnosis
Perform regular analysis of program ROI and provide feedback to Chief Dental Officer on program successes and barriers
Identify top hygiene performers for potential leadership and/or mentorship roles
Develop and deliver training designed to promote quality, patient satisfaction and dental office success
Work with vendor partners to optimize CE and training opportunities
Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team and work with corporate departments including Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Purchasing, and Operations
Participate in and adhere to departmental budgets
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as required
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist
Experience in a regional or enterprise-level role in Hygiene leadership
Minimum of 5 years Dental Hygiene experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Track record of mentorship or teaching experience
Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and programs and the same time
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Travel required up to 75%
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.
Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a diverse workforce.
Apply Now