Dentist

Health Center Association of Nebraska; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 148,500 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment options

Competitive salary starting at $165k

Generous PTO

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A community health organization in Hastings, Nebraska, is seeking a compassionate Dentist to provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care. This role emphasizes mission-driven work within a supportive team, with a Monday-Friday schedule and generous PTO. The position offers competitive compensation and the potential for loan repayment programs. Ideal candidates will have a dental degree, an unrestricted Nebraska license, and a commitment to serving underserved populations. Join us to impact lives while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving medically under-served individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete dental care including preventive care and education.
• Record patient transactions in dental records.
• Educate patients on oral health and disease prevention.
• Guide dental students in providing services.
• Collaborate with a team to improve health outcomes.
• Contribute to dental care planning and strategy.

Skills

Patient-provider relationship building

Effective communication

Preventive care knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of dentistry

Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Nebraska

Job description

Overview

Dentist – Make a Difference in a Charming Nebraska Community! Are you a compassionate, mission-driven Dentist looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can truly make an impact? The Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is actively recruiting a Dentist to join our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Hastings, Nebraska, where you will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care for all. Utilizing an integrated care approach, our providers work collaboratively to address all aspects of patients’ health and believe that exceptional, compassionate care should be accessible and affordable for all. Medical, dental, behavioral health, and outreach services are coordinated to ensure well-rounded, comprehensive care.

Why Join Us

• Mission-Driven Work – Be part of an organization that prioritizes accessible, affordable healthcare for all
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule and generous PTO
• Loan Repayment – Potential to qualify for student loan repayment programs
• Competitive Compensation – Market-leading salary starting at $165k (compensation DOE), sign-on bonus, retention-bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive Team – Work with experienced providers, dedicated support staff, and an integrated care team where helping others is at the heart of everything we do

Your Role

• Provide complete dental care to patients to include preventive care, education, and required dental treatment
• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record
• Educate patients in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention
• Observe and provide guidance to dental students who are performing services at the health center
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve health outcomes
• Provide professional perspective and direction in development of the dental care plan and strategic plan for the health center

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry with an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state of Nebraska
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices is preferred
• Demonstrated professional commitment to providing services to medically under-served individuals
• Ability to foster strong patient-provider relationships
• Ability to effectively communicate both spoken and in writing
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred

Location Perks

• Live and work in a friendly community conveniently located in the heart of Nebraska
• Home of Hastings College
• Access to parks, river and lake recreation, wildlife, and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping
• Enjoy a thriving arts scene with Hastings Museum, community theater productions, and many local galleries
• Vibrant historic downtown district offering specialty retail, dining, and entertainment options
• And so much more!

Ready To Make A Difference?

If you are a mission-driven Dentist looking for a fulfilling career where you will impact lives while enjoying work-life balance, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Becca Usher at [e-mail] / 402.657.4076 for more information and a confidential conversation.