• Job Description

  Req#: 30236

  Overview

  JOB PURPOSE:

  This proactive and highly organized Dental Recruiter to manage and grow our network of temporary dental professionals. In this strategic role, they will lead recruitment efforts to source, vet, and place dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants in short-term and per-diem roles across multiple dental practices and in multiple states. This work directly ensures operational continuity and patient care quality, making you a critical part of our workforce strategy.

  Responsibilities

  GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for temporary and locum tenens dental professionals, including sourcing, screening, credentialing, and processing.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for rapid deployment in short-notice coverage scenarios.
  • Develop and manage relationships with dental schools, licensing boards, and professional networks to strengthen candidate sourcing channels.
  • Coordinate with Doctor Owners and Field Leaders to understand coverage needs and ensure optimal placements.
  • Ensure all fill-in staff meet licensing, credentialing, and background check requirements in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Maintain accurate candidate and placement data in ATS or CRM systems.
  • Track fill rates, response times, and candidate satisfaction to improve performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with HR, compliance, and operations teams to streamline the placement process.
  • Contribute to strategic workforce planning for high-volume regions or seasons.
  • Represent the company at job fairs, dental conferences, and recruiting events as needed.

  Qualifications

  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in healthcare recruiting, staffing agency work, or dental practice management (experience with locum or per-diem staffing preferred).
  • Deep understanding of dental industry roles, licensing requirements, and labor dynamics.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a consultative and client-focused approach.
  • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), credentialing software, and workforce scheduling platforms.
  • Ability to manage high volumes of requisitions while maintaining attention to detail and service quality.
  • Results-driven with the ability to meet demanding timelines and KPIs.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience recruiting in the dental or broader medical field or like specialties.
  • Certification in recruiting or healthcare staffing (e.g., CSP, SHRM-CP).
  • Experience working in a hybrid or remote-first staffing environment.

• About the company

  The Affordable Dentures & Implants network has served more than six million dental patients since the first office opened nearly 40 years ago in Kinston, NC.

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