Dentist 1, 2, or 3

General Assembly; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading public health agency where you will provide essential dental services to the community. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on public health while enjoying workplace flexibility and a collaborative environment. As a Dentist, you will diagnose and treat dental issues, supervise staff, and educate patients on preventive care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents in Columbus, Georgia, while developing your career in a supportive and dynamic setting. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Impactful Work in Public Health

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Dentistry and current Georgia license required.
• Experience in public health dental services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental services in a public health facility.
• Evaluate and treat dental diseases and advise clients on care.
• Supervise dental staff and instruct dental students.

Skills

Dental Diagnosis

Preventive Dental Care

Restorative Treatment

Supervision of Staff

Patient Care

Education

Doctorate in Dentistry

Job description

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Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Description

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a Dentist within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be based in Columbus, GA and will provide comprehensive dental services in a public health facility to include but not limited to diagnosis and restorative/preventative treatment of dental disease. This is Not a Remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services
• Advise and instruct public health clients regarding preventive dental care, dental problems and oral health care services
• Formulates plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue
• Provide dental care services to pediatric patients
• Supervise paraprofessional staff (Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Customer Service Rep)
• Recommend program improvements, as needed
• Provide instruction and supervision to dental students in an university affiliated program.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Dentist 1 - (Hire-in salary - $110,000.00 Annually)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Dentist 2 - (Hire-in salary - $130,000.00 Annually)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Dentist 1 (HCP130) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Dentist 3 - (Hire-in salary - $150,000.00 Annually)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Dentist 2 (HCP131) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Additional Information

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Public Health