General Dentist

Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

We are seeking a dedicated General Dentist to join our mission-driven team at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving diverse communities across South Florida. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an FQHC or similar community health setting and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, including mobile dental outreach. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, infection control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, while delivering compassionate and comprehensive dental care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality dental care to patients of all ages, including preventive, restorative, and emergency services.
• Perform dental procedures such as: Examinations and cleanings, Fillings and crowns, Simple and complex extractions, Denture fittings and adjustments, Limited endodontic procedures (as appropriate).
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and OSHA standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer reviews.
• Provide services in both fixed clinic locations and the mobile dental unit as scheduled.
• Educate patients on oral health, hygiene, and preventive care.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HRSA and UDS reporting requirements.

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of HRSA requirements, OSHA, and infection control standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, team-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• PC proficiency.
• Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
• Knowledge of FQHC operations, compliance standards, and public health principles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active Florida dental license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in an FQHC or community health setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications.
• Strong commitment to serving underserved populations.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume patient load.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and sight.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases and utilizing standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin and mucous membranes.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less.
• Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc.
• Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties.
• Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced, team-oriented clinical setting.
• Travel between sites and mobile unit required.
• Flexible schedule may include occasional evenings or weekends for outreach events.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and CME allowance.
• Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC or other programs.
• Malpractice coverage under FTCA.