Dentist

PATHS Inc; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

11 paid holidays

CE funding and time off

Malpractice insurance

403B matching retirement plan

Accrued vacation and sick time

State license, DEA and CPR fees paid

Job summary

PATHS Dental Clinic in Chatham, VA is seeking a licensed Dentist to provide preventive and restorative dental care and supervise clinical staff. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, standardization of procedures, and collaboration with a healthcare team.

Qualifications include a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Virginia license, and at least one year in human/social services within a healthcare setting. Counseling/training experience is preferred, with full-time, permanent employment and a

Qualifications

• DDS degree and Virginia license to practice dentistry.
• Minimum of one year experience in human/social services, preferably healthcare.
• Training or direct experience in counseling, interviewing, service plan development, decision making, information and referral is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services and supervise dental and clinical staff.
• Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical dental policies and procedures.
• Diagnose and evaluate dental conditions and maintaining accurate dental records to support diagnose/evaluation.
• Interpret x-rays and treat mouth diseases. Provide restorations and other treatment as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures on patients to reduce or eliminate pain. Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plan with patients.
• Instruct/educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Dental Quality Assurance.
• Train and evaluate assigned dental staff.
• Other assignments by Dental director as necessary.

Skills

Patient counseling

Clinical supervision

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

Job description

Location: Chatham
Dental
30 S Main St., Chatham VA 24531

Job Type:
40 Hours per Week

Education: Graduate Degree

Duration: Permanent

Job Description:

To provide dental care in the diagnosis and treatment of patients of the PATHS Dental Clinic. Responsible for providing preventative and restorative dental care that is consistent with accepted professional standards. Expected to consistently work to ensure patient satisfaction and maintain positive relationships with the dental clinic staff.

Job Duties

• Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services and supervise dental and clinical staff.
• Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical dental policies and procedures.
• Diagnose and evaluate dental conditions and maintaining accurate dental records to support diagnose/evaluation.
• Interpret x-rays and treat mouth diseases. Provide restorations and other treatment as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures on patients to reduce or eliminate pain. Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plan with patients.
• Instruct/educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Dental Quality Assurance.
• Train and evaluate assigned dental staff.
• Other assignments by Dental director as necessary.

Preferred Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS)

Experience: Minimum of one years experience in human/social services, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Training: Training or direct experience in counseling, interviewing, service plan development, decision making, information and referral services is preferred.

Licensure: Valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Virginia

• Employee's health, dental and vision insuarance is covered in full
• 11 paid holidays that doesn't affect your PTO
• CE funding and time off
• Malpractice insurance is covered in full by PATHS through FTCA
• 403B matching retirement plan (up to 3%)
• Accrued vacation and sick time.
• State license, DEA and CPR fees are covered by PATHS