Clinic Manager-Dental

Dallas College
  • El Centro, California
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.


    Weekly Work Hours

    40

    Compensation Range

    Staff Range N05 Salary

    Salary Minimum

    $56,119.00 Annually

    FLSA

    United States of America (Exempt)

    Work Location

    • All positions are considered on-site roles.
    • After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
    • Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

    Position Type

    Staff

    All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months of employment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for a hybrid work schedule. Academic positions (Faculty) require on-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching online classes, in accordance with state law.


    Position Summary

    This position will work closely with the Department Chair in the day-to-day operations of the public dental clinic located at the Dallas College El Centro Paramount Building. This is a full-time position. Primary responsibilities include infection control coordination including maintaining clinic logs, marketing and advertising, risk management and analysis, practice management, appointment scheduling, ordering, maintaining equipment health and scheduling service calls, inventory, ordering, and supply stocking.


    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Reprocessing: build office protocols alongside the Department Chair, responsible for all testing, inspections, cleaning, logs, reporting, and maintenance of equipment in accordance with federal, local, and state regulations.
    • Waterline: responsible for inspections, maintenance, testing, and reporting of water line in accordance with federal, local, and state regulations.
    • Medications: responsible for inspecting, logging, and replacing medications on the clinic floor in in accordance with federal, local, and state regulations.
    • Review and revise clinical infection prevention protocols that are in alignment with federal, state, and local recommendations and regulations.
    • Ensure infection prevention policies meet World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), American Dental Association (ADA), and American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) recommendations.
    • Ensure infection prevention policies meet Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Health and Human Services, Texas Occupational Code, and Texas State Board of Dental Examiners regulations.
    • Stay abreast of Dallas County health trends and make recommendations for changes to infection prevention policies based on community health trends.
    • Strong organizational and analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals internal/external to Dallas College.
    • Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Analyze existing protocols and policies.
    • Make recommendations to the Department Chair for change using evidence-based science.
    • Establish protocols to minimize risks associated with clinic software, procedures, ledgers, and record keeping.
    • Maintain the health of the equipment in clinic.
    • Identify repair needs, log the incident, and schedule service calls.
    • Maintain positive relationship with dental manufacturers and distributors used by the college and work them to establish best practices for the clinic.
    • Ensure clinic policies and procedures are in compliance with all federal (HIPAA, OSHA, FDA, EPSA), state (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), and local (Dallas County) regulations and recommendations.
    • Work alongside the Department Chair to build best practice policies and procedures.
    • Participate in strategic planning with the Department Chair.
    • Work with the clinic’s software manufacturer to ensure system is up to date and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
    • Archive patient’s that will not return to clinic.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Ensure the patient schedule is accurate to ensure student learning is not interrupted.
    • Maintain accurate financial ledgers.
    • Work alongside the Department Chair to assist in providing ongoing student and staff training in practice protocols and maintain current clinical training logs.
    • Keep an accurate inventory of supplies.
    • Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Physical Requirements

    Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Must be able to lift 10-15 lbs.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, information systems, business, management, or related field;
    • Master’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
    • Two (2) years’ experience in management or healthcare management, preferred.
    • Experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing operational systems to improve efficiency, compliance, and outcomes is preferred.
    • Experience with clinic software systems (e.g., Dentrix, DEXIS). CPR certification required.
    • Official transcript will be required. 
    • Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

    *** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***


    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.


    About Us


    Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.


    Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.  



    Applications Deadline

    November 12, 2026

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEl Centro, California

    Skills

    • Advertisingunmatched
    • American Dental Association (ADA)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asepsisunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)unmatched
    • Clinical Information Systemsunmatched
    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Hygieneunmatched
    • Department of Health and Human Servicesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
    • Distribution Channelunmatched
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Health Maintenanceunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Managementunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Online Coursesunmatched
    • Online Trainingunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Protocol Analysisunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • World Health Organization (WHO)unmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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