Healthcare Program Consultant 1
POSTING DATE: APRIL 24, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: *OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified
Full-Time Unclassified Position
SALARY: $45,000 Annually
LOCATION: Dental Health, Columbus Health Department, 5601 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31904
DUTIES: Under supervision, this position will be based in Columbus, GA and will supervise dental services to ensure quality patient care, coordination of training, and maintenance of administrative tasks within the dental clinic. This is Not a Remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Supervise customer service representatives, dental assistants/technicians, hygienists, and other support staff.
•Manage the operational budget of the dental office.
•Schedule staff work schedules.
•Maintain records related to patient care and clinical procedures.
•Work closely with other dental professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective clinic operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in health care services or related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional managerial or supervisory experience in health care services.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years experience working in a Dental office setting preferred. Experience with dental practice management software, billing, scheduling, and Microsoft Office. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees:
•13 Paid Holidays
•Generous Leave Package
•Employees Retirement System
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Health Care Spending Account
•Dependent Care Spending Account
•Life Insurance
•AD&D Insurance
•Disability Insurance
•Legal Insurance
•Long-Term Care Insurance
•Specified Illness
•Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
•Atlanta Postal Credit Union
An applicant who has a disability, which requires special accommodation, should contact Human Resources at 706-321-6127.
All Applicants Must Apply At: www.dph.georgia.gov Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:
•Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
•Pre-Employment Drug Screening
•I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
•Reference Checks