Dentist

Reports to : Dental Director

Rate of Pay : $137,800 - $175,200 annually for full-time schedules; part-time or per diem schedules will be pro-rated based on the number of scheduled hours

Work Schedule : Flexible within Monday - Friday daytime business hours. No nights, weekends, or major holidays. No on-call. Full-time, part-time, or per diem.

Position Summary : Provide examinations, diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and mouth in the FQHC dental setting.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Conduct examinations and provide treatment to patients referred to the health center.
• Discuss the plan of care with the patient, family, and / or guardian.
• Implement the procedure for assuring prophylactic antibiotic coverage for patients requiring such before dental treatment. Maintain records of prescriptions.
• Takes all precautions to protect patient, self, and staff when operating x-ray machine.
• Direct duties of the dental assistant.
• Make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Participate in group conferences where expertise is required.
• Provide educational programs for patients and staff.
• Ensure all patient records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide post-treatment instructions to patients and staff.
• Consult with the Dental Director when equipment needs to be repaired or new equipment purchased.
• Ensure infection control policies and procedures are followed.
• Follow the progress of Dental Lab (prosthetic) cases and ensure records are accurate.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and trainings to ensure patients receive the highest quality care.

Requirements

Sign-on bonus / Relocation : Negotiable

Benefits :

Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life / AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.

Providers joining us may be eligible for additional benefits such as signing bonuses, a week of CE time and allowance for CE expenses, license and certification fee reimbursement, and more. We also offer flexible schedules, ample support staff, and a comfortable, family-friendly work environment.

Community Health Center of the North Country is an NHSC-approved work site.

Salary Description

$137,800 - $175,200 annually