Dentist (4335)

Cvhs Health Services • Charlotte Court House, VA

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About The Position

The Dentist provides clinical dental services in accordance with CVHS Dental Department principles and current care protocols. The role examines, diagnoses, and treats conditions affecting patients’ teeth and surrounding oral structures, develops and completes feasible treatment plans, and advises patients on oral hygiene. The Dentist also advises the Director of Medical/Dental Services on clinical and departmental matters and assists with assigned administrative and community education tasks.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical dental services in accordance with CVHS’s Dental Department Principles of Practice and current protocols.
• Examine patients’ teeth and surrounding oral structures using visual and tactile methods, X-rays, dental equipment, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Document examination findings in dental charts and patient medical records.
• Determine and complete the most feasible treatment plan.
• Diagnose and restore cavities in teeth.
• 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, teeth, and gums with 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

• Eligible employment for National Health Service Corps loan repayment.
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); CVHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution and no employee contribution required.
• 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: Ph.D. or professional degree