Become Our Part-Time
Dental Director
Note: Please attach a resume & cover letter in the application email
ABOUT CLINIC BY THE BAY
Clinic by the Bay is a free, volunteer-powered health care clinic serving uninsured adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located in San Francisco’s Excelsior neighborhood, the clinic is based on the Volunteers in Medicine model, which engages practicing and retired clinicians and nonmedical volunteers to provide compassionate care at no cost. Our mission is to understand and serve, with dignity and respect, the health and wellness needs of people who are medically underserved.
POSITION SUMMARY
Clinic by the Bay is seeking a committed, collaborative dentist to provide clinical leadership for our growing dental program. The clinic opened its dental program in January 2025 and operates a modern two-chair dental suite equipped with A-dec chairs, digital radiography, intraoral cameras, Zirc tubs and trays, piezo and electric handpieces, and Curve Hero electronic dental records.
The Dental Director is responsible for clinical oversight, quality assurance, volunteer supervision, regulatory compliance, and direct patient care. Working closely with the Executive Director and clinic team, the Dental Director will help strengthen and expand dental services for Clinic by the Bay’s patient community.
This is a 20-hour-per-week position. The specific schedule may be developed collaboratively, but regular on-site availability is required to provide clinical leadership and support scheduled dental clinic sessions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Leadership and Patient Care
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the dental program.
• Deliver direct patient care during regularly scheduled dental clinic sessions, currently held two days per week.
• Supervise, support, and coach volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
• Serve as the lead clinical contact for dental specialists, referrals, and specialty dental services.
• Lead quality assurance, patient safety, and continuous improvement activities for the dental program.
Program and Volunteer Leadership
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Dental Assistant, Volunteer Program Coordinator, and other team members to guide the direction and development of dental services.
• Recruit, orient, supervise, and retain qualified dental volunteers.
• Develop and implement dental workflows, protocols, services, partnerships, and equipment plans in collaboration with clinic leadership and staff.
• Promote open, effective communication and a collaborative culture among staff and volunteers.
• Support the development and recruitment of a Dental Advisory Committee, as appropriate.
Compliance and Community Engagement
• Ensure that dental personnel are appropriately licensed, credentialed, oriented, trained, and supervised in accordance with applicable Dental Board of California requirements and Clinic by the Bay policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including OSHA requirements, and ensure that staff and volunteers are trained in appropriate procedures.
• Represent Clinic by the Bay on dental matters through presentations, tours, and community events with the Executive Director and Board members, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current California dental license in good standing.
• At least three years of clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including experience supervising or mentoring dental professionals.
• Familiarity with infection prevention, quality assurance, and dental clinic regulatory requirements.
• Genuine passion for caring for people who are medically underserved and commitment to the mission and values of Volunteers in Medicine and Clinic by the Bay.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with paid staff, volunteers, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Comfort using electronic dental record systems and other standard workplace technology.
• Experience in a community health, public health, nonprofit, or volunteer-based setting is preferred.
• Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• $85,000-$95,000 annual salary range for a 20-hour-per-week position.
• Benefits are available to employees who work at least 20 hours per week, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; and a 403(b) retirement plan.