Director Dental Services
Harris Health System
Director Dental Services
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
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.
Public integrated health system delivering care
Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.
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