Director of Compliance

The Director of Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's enterprise-wide compliance program across all dental office locations. This leadership role ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and ethical practices while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence. The Director of Compliance will collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, operational, and executive leadership teams to maintain effective compliance systems, mitigate risk, and support organizational growth initiatives. Design, implement, and oversee the company-wide compliance program to ensure alignment with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Develop, maintain, and update compliance-related policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for team members and affiliated practices. Provide oversight of OSHA, CDC, EPA, HIPAA, radiation safety, biomedical waste, and state dental compliance regulations for all office locations. Lead the reporting, investigation, documentation, and resolution of compliance incidents, ensuring timely communication with appropriate stakeholders. Manage the Patient Quality Assurance (PQA) team and oversee insurance carrier compliance initiatives. Partner with dental vendors and clinical supply providers to ensure all offices remain compliant with biomedical waste disposal, OSHA requirements, and radiation safety regulations. Support the compliance and operational integration of new and acquired office locations. Ensure all compliance policies, procedures, and training materials remain current, accurate, and aligned with regulatory updates and organizational needs. Schedule, coordinate, and chair monthly Clinical Compliance meetings. Conduct initial, annual, and ongoing safety and compliance audits for all office locations and oversee corrective action plans as needed. Develop and deliver compliance and safety training programs for new employee onboarding and ongoing staff education. Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, HR, and clinical teams to drive organizational alignment around compliance and patient safety initiatives. Monitor regulatory developments and proactively implement changes to ensure organizational readiness and compliance. Maintain accurate records of audits, investigations, corrective actions, and compliance activities. Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 5 years of healthcare compliance experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role. Dental industry and Dental Service Organization (DSO) experience strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, OSHA, CDC, EPA, and applicable state dental regulations. Demonstrated experience leading internal investigations, compliance audits, and regulatory response activities. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and foster a culture of compliance and accountability. Strong critical thinking, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and overlapping deadlines. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team development capabilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management systems preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.