Dentist

Cornerstone Care • Washington, PA

1d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Dentist to join our dental team. Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved." Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference. We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare. Cornerstone Care is seeking a Dentist for our Washington, Pa. location. This new dental area has state of the art equipment to assist you in your care needs for our patients. You can make a difference in this practice, and you will have the support of the entire dental team to aide in your ongoing success.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Dentistry with a Degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Possession of a license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the ability to secure a license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• General computer proficiency
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients utilizing the Dental Department.
• Ensures that dental care is completely and adequately documented in the dental record.
• Provides emergency care as needed.
• Assists in the supervision and provides direction for dental hygienists, and dental assistants; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning use of dental auxiliaries.
• Consults with Dental Director to assess that facility design and adequate equipment are in place to provide optimal and efficient patient care.
• Assists in formulating the annual health care plan for the center and the community.
• Monitors the health care needs of the patient population and the community and takes action to satisfy said needs. Participates in community health projects, when appropriate.
• Provides health education to community organizations and/or in the health center, when needed.
• Maintains active liaison with local health agencies, dental societies, and social service providers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• 403 B retirement
• flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• credit union
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees