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Dentist - Dental Program Manager #2630 - Part Time - Health and Social Services Division
Hamilton County, TN
Hamilton County, TN
76.79 - 95.99/hr
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Salary
$76.79 - $95.99 Hourly
Location
HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES, Chattanooga, TN
Job Type
PART TIME
Job Number
08/17/2026 - 2630
Division
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
Department
Oral Health
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION.
The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under limited supervision, oversees and manages the school-based dental screening and sealant services program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Tasks
Supervises the school-based dental screening and sealant services program; supervises dental staff; oversees and provides administrative coordination between dental staff and administrative staff; provides technical guidance in purchase of dental equipment, scheduling of personnel, establishing and maintaining dental protocol manuals; assists and provides technical expertise to dental staff; provides dental care to patients when needed.
Maintains records of expenditures and revenues; prepares annual budget recommendations and capital outlay budget for annual and five-year outlay; and maintenance of equipment and staff; ensures compliance with grant funding requirements; completes grant compliance reports; documents personnel activities.
Recruits, interviews, recommends for hire, orients, and trains staff; conducts performance evaluations; conducts informational and training meetings; completes monthly, quarterly and annual reports; provides special reports upon request to Administrator and Health Officer; attends Program Manager and related meetings and training; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices related to the provision of public health dental services.
Knowledge of management and administrative methods, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures related to safety and health regulations.
Knowledge of grant research, application and administration practices.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and sterilization methods and practices.
Knowledge of the treatment of oral diseases.
Skill safely providing preventative, restorative and emergency dental treatments
Skill diagnosing and treating oral diseases of the mouth.
Skill safely prescribing treatment medications.
Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in the education, instruction, presentation, record and charting of dental treatments and follow up care and prevention to parents, patients, and the general public.
Skill scheduling, assigning, training, reviewing and evaluating professional and paraprofessional staff.
Skill utilizing customer service when responding to inquiries and complaints.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree.
Must have completed one (1) year of dental residency.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in public health dentistry.
Must possess a current Tennessee Dental Board Licensure.
Must be Dental Board Certified.
Must possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
Must possess a current CPR Certification.
Must possess a valid driver’s license is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires highly skilled professional dental care provision that involves extended periods of time concentrating on detail while working with caustic chemicals and dental materials, exposure to possible radiation, toxic gases, infectious diseases, air, fluid and blood borne pathogens, hot sterilized equipment, and potentially combative patients.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County Government
Meeting the needs of the people where they live, work, and play!
Hamilton County, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, ease of getting around, a lively arts tradition, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits – take a look at a few of those highlighted below…
On-Site Employee Health Clinic
No copay to utilize clinic services.
Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more
TextCare - Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.
(Employee access to the clinic is available from day one. A covered spouse or dependent has access as soon as their health plan coverage is effective. Children age 3 and up who are covered by the County’s insurance are eligible to be seen.)
Telehealth - Two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.
One to One Provider Network – Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.
Health Management Programs – Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
Nutritional guidance – Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.
On-Site Employee Pharmacy
Low-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.
Over the counter items offered at cost.
RxLocal App – Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.
On-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.
Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.
Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus).
The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers.
The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.
Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.
The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees.
Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:
-Individual Short-Term Disability (STD) -Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)
-Flexible Spending Account–Health Care -Flexible Spending Account–Dept. Care
-Flexible Spending Account–Transportation -Accident Insurance
-Critical Illness Insurance -Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees:
Pension – Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015), in which the employer contributes 14.70%.
Pension – Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.
401K – Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.
457b – Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.
Pre-Retirement Seminar:
Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:
Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.
Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.
Estate Planning
Personal Financial Planning
TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) – Ham. County Pension
Deferred Compensation/457 Plan – Nationwide
Social Security Benefits
Parental Leave:
Hamilton County provides eight (8) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.
Paid Time Off:
Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.
Years 1 – 5: an employee will accrue 5.85 hours of leave, per pay period.
Years 5 – 10: an employee will accrue 6.77 hours of leave, per pay period.
Years 11–15: an employee will accrue 8.31hours of leave, per pay period.
Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8.93 hours of leave, per pay period.
At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013).
Paid Holidays:
Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13) paid holidays to fulltime employees.
New Year’s Day Independence Day
M.L. King’s Birthday Labor Day
President’s Day Veteran’s Day
Good Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)
Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)
Juneteenth
Wellness Facility:
Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14+) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)
$76.79 - $95.99 Hourly
Location
HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES, Chattanooga, TN
Job Type
PART TIME
Job Number
08/17/2026 - 2630
Division
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
Department
Oral Health
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION.
The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under limited supervision, oversees and manages the school-based dental screening and sealant services program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Tasks
Supervises the school-based dental screening and sealant services program; supervises dental staff; oversees and provides administrative coordination between dental staff and administrative staff; provides technical guidance in purchase of dental equipment, scheduling of personnel, establishing and maintaining dental protocol manuals; assists and provides technical expertise to dental staff; provides dental care to patients when needed.
Maintains records of expenditures and revenues; prepares annual budget recommendations and capital outlay budget for annual and five-year outlay; and maintenance of equipment and staff; ensures compliance with grant funding requirements; completes grant compliance reports; documents personnel activities.
Recruits, interviews, recommends for hire, orients, and trains staff; conducts performance evaluations; conducts informational and training meetings; completes monthly, quarterly and annual reports; provides special reports upon request to Administrator and Health Officer; attends Program Manager and related meetings and training; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices related to the provision of public health dental services.
Knowledge of management and administrative methods, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures related to safety and health regulations.
Knowledge of grant research, application and administration practices.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and sterilization methods and practices.
Knowledge of the treatment of oral diseases.
Skill safely providing preventative, restorative and emergency dental treatments
Skill diagnosing and treating oral diseases of the mouth.
Skill safely prescribing treatment medications.
Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in the education, instruction, presentation, record and charting of dental treatments and follow up care and prevention to parents, patients, and the general public.
Skill scheduling, assigning, training, reviewing and evaluating professional and paraprofessional staff.
Skill utilizing customer service when responding to inquiries and complaints.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree.
Must have completed one (1) year of dental residency.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in public health dentistry.
Must possess a current Tennessee Dental Board Licensure.
Must be Dental Board Certified.
Must possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
Must possess a current CPR Certification.
Must possess a valid driver’s license is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires highly skilled professional dental care provision that involves extended periods of time concentrating on detail while working with caustic chemicals and dental materials, exposure to possible radiation, toxic gases, infectious diseases, air, fluid and blood borne pathogens, hot sterilized equipment, and potentially combative patients.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County Government
Meeting the needs of the people where they live, work, and play!
Hamilton County, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, ease of getting around, a lively arts tradition, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits – take a look at a few of those highlighted below…
On-Site Employee Health Clinic
No copay to utilize clinic services.
Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more
TextCare - Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.
(Employee access to the clinic is available from day one. A covered spouse or dependent has access as soon as their health plan coverage is effective. Children age 3 and up who are covered by the County’s insurance are eligible to be seen.)
Telehealth - Two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.
One to One Provider Network – Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.
Health Management Programs – Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
Nutritional guidance – Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.
On-Site Employee Pharmacy
Low-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.
Over the counter items offered at cost.
RxLocal App – Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.
On-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.
Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.
Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus).
The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers.
The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.
Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.
The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees.
Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:
-Individual Short-Term Disability (STD) -Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)
-Flexible Spending Account–Health Care -Flexible Spending Account–Dept. Care
-Flexible Spending Account–Transportation -Accident Insurance
-Critical Illness Insurance -Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees:
Pension – Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015), in which the employer contributes 14.70%.
Pension – Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.
401K – Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.
457b – Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.
Pre-Retirement Seminar:
Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:
Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.
Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.
Estate Planning
Personal Financial Planning
TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) – Ham. County Pension
Deferred Compensation/457 Plan – Nationwide
Social Security Benefits
Parental Leave:
Hamilton County provides eight (8) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.
Paid Time Off:
Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.
Years 1 – 5: an employee will accrue 5.85 hours of leave, per pay period.
Years 5 – 10: an employee will accrue 6.77 hours of leave, per pay period.
Years 11–15: an employee will accrue 8.31hours of leave, per pay period.
Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8.93 hours of leave, per pay period.
At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013).
Paid Holidays:
Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13) paid holidays to fulltime employees.
New Year’s Day Independence Day
M.L. King’s Birthday Labor Day
President’s Day Veteran’s Day
Good Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)
Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)
Juneteenth
Wellness Facility:
Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14+) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)