Dentist at Community Health Center Impactful Care

Overview Career Opportunities with The Dimock Center A great place to work. Careers At The Dimock Center Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Hours: Full-time. Clinic operates between 8:00am – 7:00pm; shifts may vary. Pay: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications. $105k - $140k You are a compassionate, mission-driven Dentist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse communities. The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center dedicated to healing and uplifting individuals, families, and communities. Our Health Center provides comprehensive primary and specialty care including Dental, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Eye Care, and OB/GYN services. Our Dental team provides high-quality oral health care for patients of all ages, including pediatric and specialty dental services. We work closely with providers across Dimock’s integrated care model to support the overall health and well-being of patients and families. Summary/Objective The Dentist is an essential member of a multidisciplinary care team providing comprehensive oral health services to patients in a diverse urban community health center setting. This role delivers preventive, restorative, emergency, and diagnostic dental care while supporting continuity of care, quality improvement initiatives, and integrated patient services across the organization. Essential Functions Provide comprehensive dental care for pediatric and adult patients across the lifespan. Deliver preventive services including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, oral hygiene education, and periodontal maintenance. Perform diagnostic services including examinations, x-rays, and oral health screenings. Provide restorative and emergency dental treatment including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, extractions, and treatment of dental abscesses. Perform or support endodontic and pediatric dental services as appropriate. Participate in community dental screenings and outreach initiatives. Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with internal and external providers. Maintain timely, accurate documentation within the electronic health record. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental meetings, and clinical projects. Support collaboration, communication, and professionalism across the dental care team. Assist with supervision or mentorship of externs and trainees as applicable. Participate in after-hours consultation rotation as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong clinical judgment and patient engagement skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment. Commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centered care. Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities. This position operates in a clinical dental care setting. Physical Demands This role requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking and may require pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 40 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position operates under a flexible schedule between 8:00am and 7:00pm depending on clinic needs. Required Education and Experience DMD or DDS from an accredited dental program required. Minimum of four years of experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) required. Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse patient populations preferred. Other Duties This job description is not intended to cover a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement At The Dimock Center, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of both our staff and the communities we serve. We believe that a team rich in diversity is essential to our mission of providing high-quality, accessible health and human services to all. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and are dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr