Clinical Director

  • Chestnut Dental
  • Needham, Massachusetts
  • Full Time
Clinical Manager Needham, MA | Exempt | Reports to COO

Lead. Optimize. Elevate Patient Care. We re seeking a dynamic Clinical Manager to lead operations across a thriving, multi-specialty dental practice serving adult, pediatric, orthodontic, and perioperative patients. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic, hands-on professional who thrives in fast-paced healthcare environments and is passionate about team development and operational excellence.

What You ll Do Lead Clinical Operations: Drive day-to-day performance across all specialties, ensuring smooth patient flow, efficient scheduling, and optimal chair utilization

Inspire & Develop Teams: Manage and mentor hygienists, assistants, and clinical support staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and growth

Partner with Providers: Work closely with dentists and specialists to improve workflows, enhance productivity, and elevate the patient experience

Champion Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, and infection control standards while maintaining audit readiness

Drive Improvements: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, implement new technologies, and standardize workflows

Own Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs, staffing efficiency, and operational outcomes to support continuous improvement

Support Business Operations: Contribute to budgeting, workforce planning, and cost management initiatives

What You Bring 5-7+ years of leadership experience in dental or healthcare operations

Strong understanding of clinical workflows, compliance, and best practices

Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional clinical teams

Experience in multi-specialty dental environments (highly preferred)

Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

A proactive, solutions-oriented and approachable leadership style

*Must have reliable transportation. Occasional travel to Franklin and Bedford for practices (mileage reimbursement may apply).

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k...and more.
Job ID: 523043732
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026

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