Attending Faculty, Public Health Dentist, Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor

High Point University • High Point, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

High Point University Health, LLC and the affiliated Oral Health Network (OHN) is a not-for-profit oral health system that is part of the Workman School of Dental Medicine (WSDM), with a mission of putting those who need our care at the center of everything we do. The Attending Dentist, Faculty Clinician (Public Health) is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment with duties in the High Point University Oral Health Network (OHN) and Workman School of Dental Medicine (WSDM), which includes the pre-doctoral Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and post-doctoral programs. Professional rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications at time of hire. The Attending Dentist, Faculty Clinician (Public Health) will support clinical care, community-based oral health initiatives, and learner education. The faculty clinician will help implement and grow an innovative community-based care model through the HPU OHN Mobile Unit, with a focus on expanding access to care for underserved populations in the local High Point community. The role will also include part-time patient care at a local community care clinic and collaboration with internal and external partners to strengthen sustainable community oral health initiatives.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Active dental licensure in the state of North Carolina
• Clinical documentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning using electronic health records (EHR) such as EPIC systems.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience in clinical practice of dentistry
• Experience in dental education
• Robust verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional receptiveness and approachability
• Poised and professional in representation of HPU WSDM
• Receptive to feedback, performance improvement, and continuous coaching
• Knowledge of HPU WSDM’s core values and mission
• Strong ability to articulate operational and analytical data
• Adaptability
• Coachability
• Integrity and innovation
• Trustworthy

Responsibilities

• Support clinical care, community-based oral health initiatives, and learner education.
• Implement and grow an innovative community-based care model through the HPU OHN Mobile Unit, with a focus on expanding access to care for underserved populations.
• Provide part-time patient care at a local community care clinic.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen sustainable community oral health initiatives.
• Monitor, evaluate, and grow the success of community partnerships.

Benefits

• Eligible candidates may meet criteria for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employer matched 401K plan
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• Tuition waiver for child
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• CE and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level