Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Connect Health + Wellness is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dentist to join our team in providing high-quality clinical dental care to a diverse patient population at our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The ideal candidate will have a commitment to serving underserved communities and be ready to work alongside dental students, staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care: Provide a wide range of dental services, including examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Supervision: Serve as an Adjunct Faculty Member for Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, supervising dental students in clinical settings.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and available treatment options.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve service delivery and patient care.
• Policy Development: Assist in developing and revising dental department policies and protocols to ensure the best practices.
• Community Outreach: Engage in community outreach to educate and provide technical assistance related to oral health.
• Program Planning: Participate in planning initiatives for the Dental Clinic and broader organizational goals.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to regulations and contribute to quality assurance efforts.
• Consultation: Provide expert consultation on dental health issues to the CEO, Board of Directors, and medical teams.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

BENEFITS: (for Full-time)

• Paid Holidays (8)
• Paid Time Off (160 hours annually)
• Simple IRA Plan (with company match)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance including AD&D coverage provided by employer
• Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage provided by employer
• Other voluntary plans available
• Occurrence based liability coverage (Federal Tort Claims Act) and additional gap malpractice insurance
• Annual allowance for elective CME expenses, books, periodicals, professional memberships, and dues
• Up to five (5) days for elective CME provided annually
• Eligibility to participate with federal, state and local student loan repayment programs