Director of Hygiene Operations (Northeast)

Join a growing organization committed to clinical excellence as a field-based leadership role bridging hygiene teams and field leadership across a rapidly expanding network of dental practices.

About the role

This highly collaborative position serves as the operational bridge between hygiene teams and field leadership, ensuring consistent execution of clinical standards, workflows, and best practices. While primarily focused on collaboration, communication, and field engagement, the Director will also provide clinical hygiene coverage periodically to maintain proficiency and stay connected to patient care.

Extensive travel throughout the Northeast Region is required.

Reports to: Executive Vice President

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison and resource for hygienists across multiple states.
• Partner closely with the Clinical Support Team, Regional Vice Presidents, and Operations leadership to support and implement hygiene initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Maintain regular communication with hygiene teams, providing guidance, answering questions, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Visit practices regularly to observe workflows, reinforce established best practices, and provide hands-on support.
• Monitor consistency of hygiene protocols, clinical workflows, standard operating procedures, and organizational expectations across all locations.
• Support the onboarding and integration of hygienists into organizational standards and workflows.
• Participate in clinical observations, office visits, and hygiene audits while partnering with local leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure follow-through.
• Coordinate communication between hygiene teams and corporate support departments to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Track organizational initiatives and action items to ensure projects are implemented effectively and completed on time.
• Assist in the development and distribution of educational resources, reference materials, and communications that support hygiene teams.
• Provide clinical hygiene coverage on an as-needed basis to support practices, maintain clinical proficiency, and remain connected to patient care and office operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, infection control standards, and clinical best practices.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in good standing with the ability and willingness to provide clinical hygiene services on an as-needed basis.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive dental hygiene experience, including experience supporting multiple locations or leading teams within a multi-site dental organization.
• Strong understanding of clinical hygiene workflows, preventive dentistry, infection control, and operational best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clinicians, office leadership, and executive teams.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the organization's network of practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $130,000–$180,000 annually plus performance bonus eligibility.
• Flexible health and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid-time off: accrue up to 3 weeks, plus an annual "you" day for self-care.
• Exclusive in-house dental program with heavily discounted services for you and your immediate family.
• Additional fringe benefits and ongoing perks.

All benefits available at full-time employment (30+ hours weekly). Some benefits available for part-time employees as well.

Pay

$130,000–$180,000 USD annually plus performance bonus eligibility.