Dentist

Neighborhood Health Centers of Lehigh Valley; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Allentown is seeking a full or part-time Dentist to join its Dental Department. The ideal candidate should have an accredited dental school graduation, current Pennsylvania licensure, and strong communication skills. Experience in public health is valued, especially for bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish. This position offers a chance to positively impact community health while working with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Pennsylvania.
• Current BLS CPR certification, ACLS preferred.
• PA DPS and DEA registrations and Medicare/Medicaid numbers required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Clinical fluency in Spanish

Knowledge of public health principles

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental school

Completion of an accredited general practice residency program

Job description

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley is looking to add an experienced, full or part-time Dentist to our growing Dental Department. If you love working with a great team of professionals and serving the community, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Qualifications

Education and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited dental school
2. Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred
3. Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred
4. Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred
5. Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred
6. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required
7. Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred
8. FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable

Licensure and Credentials

1. Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Pennsylvania (Not applicable to commissioned NHSC/PHS officers)
2. Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred
3. PA DPS and DEA registrations
4. Medicare and PA Medicaid provider numbers

Skills and Abilities

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care. Bi-Lingual in Spanish is preferred.

Credentialing, Employment clearances and vaccinations are required for this role.