DENTIST (4335)

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES • Charlotte Court House, VA

10d • $142,000 - $146,000

About The Position

The Dentist provides clinical dental services in accordance with CVHS Dental Department principles, protocols, and current standards of care. The role examines, diagnoses, and treats dental and oral conditions, develops and completes appropriate treatment plans, and advises patients on oral hygiene. The Dentist also advises the Director of Medical/Dental Services on technical aspects of care, ancillary employee evaluation, protocols, goals, and operating procedures, and assists with assigned administrative and community education tasks.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. dental school.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in Virginia.
• Demonstrated competence in essential job functions.
• Respect patients’ right to confidentiality.
• Interest in rural health care delivery and commitment to rural living.
• Ability to assume an appropriate role within an organizational structure.
• Pleasant and personable manner.
• Ability to generate strong teamwork among staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical dental services according to CVHS Dental Department principles and protocols.
• Examine patients’ teeth and surrounding oral structures using visual and tactile examination, X-rays, dental equipment, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Document examination findings in dental charts and patients’ medical records.
• Determine and complete the most feasible treatment plan.
• Diagnose and restore cavities.
• Make impressions and models of the jaw and mouth in preparation for dentures and/or removal of partial appliances.
• Treat diseases of the oral cavity, including conditions affecting teeth and gums, using preventive therapy, appropriate drugs, and/or surgery.
• Advise patients on proper oral hygiene.
• Advise the Director of Medical/Dental Services on technical aspects of dental care, evaluation of ancillary employees, dental care protocols and goals, and dental department operating procedures.
• Assist the Director of Medical/Dental Services with assigned administrative and community education tasks.
• Attend work as scheduled and perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment.
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution and no required employee contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage with no co-pay, dental, vision, disability, and wellness reimbursement.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• Continuing education expense reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 employer-paid holidays per year.
• Vacation, sick, and CME leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed