Dentist - 1099 Contract

Palmetto Community Care; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

1099 contractor

Dental assistant support

Minimal overhead

Job summary

Truesdale Medical Center in North Charleston is seeking an experienced, patient-centered Dentist to provide onsite dental services one day per week as an independent contractor. The role offers flexible, part-time hours with minimal administrative burden and supportive staff, including a dental assistant, allowing focus on high-quality patient care and comprehensive examinations.

This opportunity aligns with Palmetto Community Care’s mission to expand access to essential dental care in the

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina dental license.
• Current DEA registration, if applicable to prescribing responsibilities.
• Clinical experience providing general dentistry services to adult patients.
• Strong diagnostic, treatment-planning, and clinical skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with onsite clinical staff.
• Proficiency with electronic health record and dental documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused dental examinations.
• Diagnose dental and oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide preventive dental care, patient education, and oral hygiene counseling.
• Perform routine and basic dental procedures within the scope of practice and available resources.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic studies as clinically indicated.
• Refer patients to dental specialists or other providers when needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the dental assistant and interdisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Follow all applicable professional standards, infection-control procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

DDS/DMD

SC license

DEA registration

General dentistry

Diagnostic skills

Patient-centered care

Communication

Independence

Dental software

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Truesdale Medical Center is seeking an experienced, patient-centered Dentist to provide onsite dental services one day per week.

This flexible, part-time independent contractor opportunity is ideal for a dentist seeking to maintain a practice schedule that supports work-life balance. The one-day-per-week schedule offers a meaningful clinical role with minimal administrative and practice overhead, allowing the Dentist to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. The selected contractor will have the support of a dental assistant and support staff.

Position Summary

The Contract Dentist will evaluate adult patients presenting for dental care; diagnose dental and oral health conditions; develop treatment plans; provide preventive, restorative, and basic dental services; and coordinate referrals for specialty care when indicated.

Who We Are

Truesdale Medical Center provides patient-centered healthcare services in North Charleston. We work directly with Palmetto Community Care, a nonprofit organization that provides case management services for people living with HIV.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused dental examinations.
• Diagnose dental and oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide preventive dental care, patient education, and oral hygiene counseling.
• Perform routine and basic dental procedures within the scope of practice and available resources.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic studies as clinically indicated.
• Refer patients to dental specialists or other providers when needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the dental assistant and interdisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Follow all applicable professional standards, infection-control procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina dental license.
• Current DEA registration, if applicable to prescribing responsibilities.
• Clinical experience providing general dentistry services to adult patients.
• Strong diagnostic, treatment-planning, and clinical skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with onsite clinical staff.
• Proficiency with electronic health record and dental documentation systems preferred.

What Truesdale Medical Center Offers

• Flexible one-day-per-week onsite schedule.
• Independent contractor 1099 arrangement.
• Opportunity to integrate this role alongside an existing practice, retirement schedule, or other professional commitments.
• Dedicated dental assistant support.
• Minimal practice overhead and administrative burden.
• Direct collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Meaningful opportunity to expand access to essential dental care in the community.