Public Health Dentist

Cabarrus Health Alliance • Concord, NC

258d • $70 - $85

About The Position

The Dentist delivers effective and efficient patient care in compliance with established clinical protocols while maintaining independent professional responsibility for patient care. The Public Health Dentist strives to meet agency goals and divisional development as administered by the Dental Director. Services may be provided in a fixed clinic, mobile dental facility or in a community-based setting. The Dentist will work with local health agencies and schools to provide dental health education and direct care services for patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of and have a DMD or DDS degree from a university or college accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
• Prior experience in general dentistry and pediatrics preferred
• Active license to practice dentistry in North Carolina
• Active Controlled Substance Certificate (DEA) license
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge in the practice of clinical dentistry for adults and children, and basic principles of public health dental practice
• Ability to be sensitive to low income and ethnic minority community
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication with clients, co-workers and the general public
• Possess ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships utilizing emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to demonstrate a positive example of leadership
• Must be able to work as an effective team member and exercise sound decision-making
• Must have active listening skills and be able to take initiative

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental treatment including composite restoration, extractions, stainless steel crowns and emergency treatment
• Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate dental care to all patients as assigned
• Provide clinical direction to dental assistants and hygienists during day-to-day treatment
• Ensure accuracy and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping
• Participate in community oral health program, including school-based program and community events
• Help foster a culture of evidence-based care and a positive environment for patients and staff

Benefits

• Excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost
• Retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System)
• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Floating holiday
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer hours
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Longevity pay
• Wellness allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree