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

Benefits
Harris 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

About Harris Health System
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of U.S. health systems achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation, the prestigious NCQA designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and strong partnerships with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at UTHealth; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary – Correctional Health
The 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 Qualifications

Education / 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Harris Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.