Director of Quality Initiatives & Compliance

Dental Associates Minnesota

Location: Savage, MN

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $120,000- $140,000

Position Overview

Dental Associates Minnesota is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Quality Initiatives and Compliance to help lead clinical quality initiatives, provider development, compliance oversight, and operational consistency across our growing organization.

Reporting to the Dental Director, this leadership role is ideal for a licensed Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist who brings a strong clinical background, exceptional organizational skills, and a teacher-minded approach to leadership. The ideal candidate enjoys mentoring providers and clinical teams, improving systems and processes, and creating a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous learning.

This position partners closely with doctors, practice managers, and organizational leadership to support clinical standards, patient experience, risk management, and regulatory compliance across multiple practice locations.

Why Join Our Team?

· Leadership Opportunity: Play a key role in shaping clinical quality, compliance, and provider development across multiple practices

· Meaningful Impact: Influence provider growth, patient experience, clinical consistency, and operational excellence

· Collaborative Environment: Work closely with doctors, clinical teams, practice managers, and organizational leadership

· Mentorship-Focused Role: Coach, educate, and support clinical teams through collaboration and relationship-building

· Mission-Driven Organization: Help improve access to quality dental care while maintaining clinical standards

Benefits

· 401(k) with employer matching

· Medical insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

Schedule

· Full-time position; Monday- Friday

· Daytime schedule 8:00am-5:00pm; additional hours may be required based on organizational needs

· Travel between practice locations

Responsibilities

· Work collaboratively with the Dental Director to support provider development, quality initiatives, and organizational clinical standards. This position reports directly to the Dental Director.

· Partner with providers and leadership to maintain standards of patient care and clinical consistency

· Lead and oversee practice record review processes, including procedural, analytical, and focused audits.

· Complete clinical record reviews, evaluate findings, identify opportunities for improvement, and partner with providers and leadership to support clinical quality, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

· Serve as HIPAA Coordinator and oversee OSHA, infection control, sterilization, and radiation safety compliance

· Coordinate provider credentialing, continuing education tracking, and clinical documentation standards

· Support risk management initiatives and patient grievance resolution processes

· Serve as a mentor and clinical resource to providers and clinical teams

· Foster a culture of coaching, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement

· Support onboarding, training, and provider development initiatives

Qualifications

· Active Minnesota Dental Hygiene License or Dental Therapist license required

· Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of dental workflows, patient care standards, and provider operations

· Leadership experience in dental quality assurance, compliance, clinical operations, or provider support preferred

· Teacher, mentor, and coach mindset with a passion for educating and supporting others

· Strong understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and regulatory compliance standards

· Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

· Highly organized with strong problem-solving and process improvement abilities

· Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, managers, and leadership teams

Work Location

· In-person role supporting multiple Dental Associates Minnesota practice locations

· Home office based out of our Savage, MN location

How to Apply

If you are a licensed Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist who is passionate about clinical excellence, mentorship, compliance, and provider support, we encourage you to apply today. Come grow your leadership career with Dental Associates Minnesota.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Hygiene or Dental Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person