Community Health / FQHC Dental Program | Bell Gardens, CA

Location: Bell Gardens, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday (7:45am – 5pm) | Full Time
May require occasional travel between clinic locations based on operational needs and Saturday coverage. 

Pay: $70,357 – annually

Compensation is determined based on a combination of experience, certifications, and interview outcome.

Requirements to Apply

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Minimum 4 years of dental office experience (front office, back office, or both)
• Bilingual: English & Spanish
• Strong understanding of dental clinic operations, workflow, and productivity management
• Experience supporting staff training, scheduling, and operational oversight
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to travel between clinic locations as needed
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with diverse patient populations
• FQHC or Community Health Center experience preferred
• DA/RDA license preferred
• Experience with NexGen/EDR preferred

Job Summary

Talent Strategies is partnering with a respected community health organization providing dental services throughout Los Angeles County.

We are seeking a Dental Manager to oversee daily dental clinic operations and support administrative and auxiliary dental teams, including Dental Assistants and Dental Front Office staff.

This role works closely with dental leadership to ensure efficient clinic operations, strong patient experience outcomes, staff development, productivity management, and delivery of high-quality oral health services within a fast-paced community health environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dental clinic operations and support clinic workflow efficiency
• Supervise and support Dental Front Office and Dental Assistant teams
• Monitor provider schedules, patient flow, productivity, and operational goals
• Support staff training and development related to dental operations, scheduling, and systems
• Assist with staffing schedules, coverage coordination, and time-off management
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and operational protocols
• Monitor patient scheduling, referrals, confirmations, recalls, and follow-up processes
• Assist with patient grievance resolution and customer service concerns
• Support dental quality improvement initiatives and operational audits
• Collaborate with dental leadership to improve clinic performance and patient outcomes
• Monitor operational reports, open encounters, productivity metrics, and workflow processes
• Coordinate supply ordering, facility maintenance requests, and operational support needs
• Foster a positive, team-oriented clinic culture and support staff accountability
• Participate in outreach and community engagement activities as needed
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of staff

Work Environment

• Community Health / FQHC dental clinic environment
• Fast-paced, high-volume setting supporting underserved populations
• Leadership role supporting both administrative and clinical operations
• Team-oriented environment with multiple clinic locations

Why This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead and support mission-driven dental programs
• Stable healthcare organization with long-term growth opportunities
• Leadership role with operational influence and team development responsibilities
• Collaborative environment focused on patient care and community impact
• Exposure to integrated healthcare and community health operations

Why Work with Talent Strategies?

Talent Strategies partners with mission-driven healthcare organizations throughout California to connect professionals with meaningful opportunities that create real community impact.

Learn more about our organization and additional healthcare opportunities through the Talent Strategies website.

Talent Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact this employer to request an accommodation or an alternative application process.