Dentist

Vivent Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Denver seeks a part-time General Dentist to provide high-quality dental care to patients with HIV. The role includes supervising dental staff, participating in community outreach, and ensuring excellent patient relations. Ideal candidates will have a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, relevant licenses, and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school.
• License to practice dentistry with 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental care and treatment for patients with HIV.
• Supervise dental staff and participate in community outreach programs.
• Collaborate with other departments for integrated care.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree

Job description

• This is a part-time, 20 hours a week position

Position Purpose The General Dentist is responsible for the direct provision of dental care to Vivent Health dental patients. They may have clinical oversight of dental care staff.

The General Dentist has responsibility for the delivering of high-quality dental care and treatment consistent with professional standards of care and for providing excellent customer service.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct dental care and treatment for Vivent Health patients with HIV disease including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, prosthetic and surgical procedures.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Hire, train, and provide clinical supervision of Vivent Health dental staff.
• Participate in collaborations with community institutions such as colleges and universities.
• Build supportive professional relationships with other HIV / AIDS dental providers in the region.
• Collaborate with other Vivent Health departments in an integrated system of care and support for Vivent Health patients.
• Provide dental education and training and in-services when appropriate to staff, students, dentists, etc.
• Participate in the Dental CQI program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school with D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree.
• License to practice dentistry with 2+ years of experience.
• D.E.A. license.
• National Provider Identifier Number.
• CPR Certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Administrative experience including supervisory skills and budget management.
• A commitment to high quality patient relations in all aspects of the delivery of dental care and operations of a dental clinic.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV / AIDS patient population, and / or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to teamwork to build comprehensive systems of care and support for people with HIV / AIDS.
• Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.

75,000 / annually - $97,500 / annually (Depending on Experience)

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for - nor forgive - federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501c3, makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements :

https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.