Hygiene Director

Job Title: Hygiene Director
Department/Location: Woodbridge, NJ (Travel as needed to all office locations)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Company Overview

ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and has the largest network of affiliated multi-specialty dental practices in New Jersey, with an expanding footprint in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients. We offer up-to-date equipment and technology, experienced and friendly staff, and dentists who truly care about their patients. Our Hygiene Director position offers a competitive compensation and when applicable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), training and career development, license advancement assistance, and more!

Position Summary

The Hygiene Director is responsible for overseeing the dental hygiene team, ensuring high standards of patient care, and developing hygiene protocols and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental hygiene, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for patient education and preventive care.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and lead the dental hygiene team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

• Develop and implement hygiene protocols and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in dental hygiene.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of hygiene services to maintain quality standards.

• Provide direct patient care, including dental cleanings, periodontal treatments, and patient education.
• Develop personalized preventive care plans for patients.
• Address patient concerns and provide follow-up care as needed.

• Create and deliver training programs for the hygiene team on new techniques, equipment, and best practices.
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and post-treatment care.
• Organize and participate in community outreach programs to promote oral health awareness.

• Manage the hygiene department budget and resources effectively.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless patient care and service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a seamless process for new hygienists.
• Assist in the onboarding of new hygienists, ensuring they are well-integrated into the team and familiar with clinic protocols and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and support to new team members during their initial employment period.
• Attend hygiene events at schools and establish partnerships with local hygiene community and dental partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions and professional organizations.
• Represent the clinic at industry conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay informed about the latest developments in dental hygiene and to network with other professionals.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dental Hygiene or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Current and unrestricted dental hygiene license
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in dental Hygiene or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Current and unrestricted dental hygiene license
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25