Dentist - LJDC/EPDC

Dentist - LJDC/EPDC

La Jara Dental Clinic - La Jara, CO 81140; Ernesto Pacheco Dental Clinic - San Luis, CO 81152

Overview

Salary Range $142,943.18 - $178,678.97 Salary Position Type Full Time

Summary

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dentist to provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care to patients in our clinic. This role supports our mission by delivering patient-centered dental services, promoting oral health education, and contributing to the overall well-being of the communities we serve. The Dentist works collaboratively with dental and medical teams to ensure safe, effective, and accessible care for individuals across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate dental care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of general dentistry services such as preventive care, operative dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery; refer patients as appropriate.
• Deliver emergency dental care during designated walk-in hours or as needed.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with ADA guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate dental clinic operations and programs in collaboration with the Dental Director and other departments.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and comply with infection control standards, OSHA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and Colorado State Dental Board rules and regulations.
• Participate in conferences, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Support dental education efforts by participating in student externship and residency programs, including mentoring and co-signing charts as designated.
• Contribute to the evaluation and supervision of dental support staff, hygienists, dental assistants, and students/residents as assigned.
• Complete clinical administrative duties, documentation, peer reviews, and related activities necessary for comprehensive patient care.
• Provide dental services at assigned locations; travel between sites may be required.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD license active in Colorado.
• BLS Certification, current unrestricted DEA issued in CO
• Complete CE requirements per Colorado State Board
• Completion of residency program or one-year previous experience in practice of dentistry preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment. Sensitive to low-income, ethnic, minority community
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave:
  • Vacation: 15 days accrued per year
  • Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
  • Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity, with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

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