Dentist

Join our mission to provide patient-centered healthcare that is accessible and affordable for all.

Position Summary

Healthy Community Health Centers seeks a Dentist who has the desire to better the lives of patients in under-served communities. Our Dentists enjoy a meaningful career without the responsibility of managing staff or the financial burden of operating a private practice.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on oral health.
• Keep abreast of new developments in dentistry through structured continuing professional developments.
• Consult, diagnose, plan and care for patients.
• Assist with the provision of removable prosthetics and extraction services, as well as the necessary steps involved with each service and adjustments as needed.
• Provide a variety of tooth replacement options to our patients, including implant services.

Required Skills and Abilities

This position requires a comprehensive knowledge and application of primary dental care in outpatient settings and of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.

Education and Experience

• Both experienced and new dental school graduates will be considered.
• Candidates must possess a four-year accredited DMD or DDS degree.
• Candidates cannot be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification is required.
• Unrestricted license to practice Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• DEA license to prescribe medicine. Board certification in chosen field of practice.
• Cannot be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting or standing may be required.
• Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis.
• The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required.
• Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.

Work Location

You may be required to travel to any of our sites as part of your responsibilities at any time.