Dentist - CHS (Prescott Valley or Cottonwood)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott/Cottonwood, AZ

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About The Position

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a Dentist for a dual-role position that combines 50% direct patient care with 50% administrative responsibilities. The role provides dental care and preventive services, supports efficient office operations, develops and implements care guidelines and protocols, and contributes to service improvement and quality assurance. The position may be based in Prescott Valley or Cottonwood. Ideal candidates are bilingual in Spanish, have experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers or similar grant-funded programs, and have at least three years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dentistry (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active, valid Arizona dental license.
• Federal DEA license.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• At least one year of experience as a dentist in a dental office.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers or similar grant-funded programs.
• At least three years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, fill, extract, and restructure teeth using dental instruments, appliances, medications, and surgical implements.
• Provide preventive dental services, including fluoride and sealant applications and oral and dental hygiene education.
• Develop, document, and implement dental guidelines and protocols focused on high-quality patient care and office efficiency.
• Document dental visits in the electronic dental records system.
• Coordinate patient care with dental hygienists and dental assistants, including reviewing and co-signing patient records as designated by policy and procedure.
• Refer patients to dental specialists as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve services, suggest solutions and innovations, and participate in implementation.
• Review and participate in the Dental Quality Assurance Program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree