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Job Title: Dentist

Work Location:  New Castle, Virginia

Division/Department:  Dental

Reports to:  CEO

Salary: $145k - $210k

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical dental services – Emergency care, Diagnostic-examination of hard and soft tissue, x-rays, occlusal analysis & oral cancer screenings, Development and implementation of treatment plans, Restorations, Extractions, Fluoride Treatments and sealants, Simple endodontic and periodontal procedures
• Administers oral hygiene education in conjunction with the oral hygienist and dental assistants
• Responds to inquiries by patients and staff on dental health and treatments
• Directs professional and auxiliary staff during treatment of clients
• Recommends patient referrals for specialized treatment and oral surgery
• Safety compliance; abide by dental office infection control plan to meet compliance with OSHA, ADAA and CDC standards
• Instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection and recirculation
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited Dental Program – DDS or DMD
• Current licensure with the Virginia Board of Dentistry
• Current DEA and DPS Registrations for Prescription authorization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Excellent computer proficiency – (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) Dental Electronic Records

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
• Must be able to type, walk, stoop, sit, bend, stand

About Community Health Center

Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the primary care association for Virginia’s thirty community health centers and look-alike health centers. Membership in VCHA is open to all Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes operating delivery sites in Virginia. VCHA supports our health centers in their mission to provide access to health care regardless of geographic location or ability to pay.

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