Community Dentist: Impactful, Patient-Centered Care

CommUnityCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare in Austin, TX seeks a dentist to provide routine dental care in a community health center setting. You will perform exams, restorations, extractions, limited root canal therapy, denture construction, and related procedures, while documenting care and coordinating with the care team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to Joint Commission standards, licensure requirements, CPR/BLS, and ongoing credential maintenance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school with DDS or DMD.
• Unrestricted Texas dental license.
• DEA and DPS registrations for prescriptions.
• CPR and BLS certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical dental services: exams, restorations, extractions, and limited root canal therapy.
• Document care, orders, and communications with patients and providers.
• Maintain patient follow-up and hygiene instruction.
• Comply with Joint Commission and CommUnityCare standards.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal savvy

Attention to detail

Patient service

Problem solving

Education

DDS or DMD from accredited dental school

Texas dental license (unrestricted)

DEA registration

DPS registration for prescribing

CPR & BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

CommUnityCare in Austin, TX seeks a dentist to provide routine dental care in a community health center setting. You will perform exams, restorations, extractions, limited root canal therapy, denture construction, and related procedures, while documenting care and coordinating with the care team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to Joint Commission standards, licensure requirements, CPR/BLS, and ongoing credential maintenance.