DENTIST

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC; Charlotte Court House (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health no co-pay

Retirement plan with 5% employer

Tuition reimbursement

CME leave

Malpractice coverage

Holiday leave (10 days)

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

CVHS is seeking a licensed dentist to provide comprehensive dental care in a rural Virginia community. You will conduct examinations, diagnose and treat dental diseases, and document findings using X-ray and dental equipment.

The role supports a fully integrated EHR (eClinicalWorks), participates in education tasks, and offers a robust benefits package including retirement, loan repayment eligibility, and CME opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. dental school.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in Virginia.
• Commitment to rural health care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical dental services per department protocols.
• Visual and tactile examination of teeth and oral structures with X-rays.
• Enter findings into the dental chart and medical record.
• Decide and carry out the most feasible treatment plan.
• Create impressions and models for dentures and partial appliances.
• Treat diseases of the oral cavity with preventive therapy or surgery.
• Advise patients on proper oral hygiene and care.
• Collaborate with the Director of Medical/Dental Services on protocol and operations.
• Attend work as scheduled and perform related duties.

Skills

Dental examination

Treatment planning

Confidentiality

Education

Dental degree (DDS/DMD)

Accredited U.S. dental school

Job description

Position Highlights:· Loan Repayment Eligible: Employment qualifies for the National Health Service Corps· Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer: CVHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization· Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution to the retirement plan (no employee contribution required)· Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health with no co-pay, Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness Reimbursement, and more· Malpractice Coverage Provided· Continuing Education Expense Reimbursement· Tuition Reimbursement· Fully Integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) – eClinicalWorks (eCW)· 10 Employer-Paid Holidays Per Year· Vacation, Sick, and CME LeaveESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assumes responsibility for clinical dental services as outlined in CVHS's Dental Department Principles of Practice and according to current protocols governing the delivery of dental care at CVHS.Provides visual and tactile examination of the patients' teeth and surrounding oral structures, utilizing X rays, dental equipment, and other diagnostic procedures.Enters findings on dental chart and in patient's medical record.Decides upon and carries to completion the most feasible plan of treatment. Diagnoses and restores cavities in teeth.Makes impressions and models of jaw and mouth in the preparation of dentures, and/or removal of partial appliances.Treats diseases surrounding the oral cavity including the teeth and gums, with preventive therapy, appropriate drugs and/or by surgery.Advises patients of proper oral hygiene.Advises the Director of Medical/Dental Services on: technical aspects of dental care, evaluation of ancillary employees, dental care protocol and goals, and dental department operating procedures.Assists the Director of Medical/Dental Services with assigned administrative and community education tasks.Attends work as scheduled. Performs related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Demonstrates competence in essential job functions. Respectful of patients right to confidentiality.Interested in rural health care delivery.Able to assume an appropriate role within an organizational structure. Pleasant and personable.Commitment to rural living.Ability to generate great teamwork among staff.EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Graduate of an accredited U.S. Dental SchoolLicensed to practice dentistry in the State of Virginia