DENTIST

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES • Charlotte Court House, VA

11d • $142,000 - $146,000 • Onsite

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 patients’ teeth and surrounding oral structures; develops and completes feasible treatment plans; provides preventive and restorative care; and advises patients on oral hygiene. The Dentist also advises the Director of Medical/Dental Services on technical dental care, staff evaluation, protocols, goals, and department 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 the essential job functions.
• Respect for 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 teamwork among staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical dental services according to CVHS principles of practice and current protocols.
• Examine patients’ teeth and surrounding oral structures using visual and tactile examination, X-rays, dental equipment, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Record examination findings in dental charts and patient medical records.
• Determine and complete feasible treatment plans.
• Diagnose and restore cavities.
• Take impressions and create 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 through preventive therapy, appropriate medication, and/or surgery.
• Advise patients on proper oral hygiene.
• Advise the Director of Medical/Dental Services on technical aspects of dental care, ancillary employee evaluation, 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

• National Health Service Corps loan repayment eligibility.
• Employer eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution and no employee contribution required.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance 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