Dentist - 1099 Contract

Palmetto Community Care; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

1099 contractor

Dental assistant support

Low overhead

Team collaboration

Job summary

Truesdale Medical Center in North Charleston, SC, seeks an experienced Dentist for one day per week of onsite care. The independent contractor role emphasizes high-quality patient care with minimal overhead and the support of a dental assistant and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a DDS/DMD, SC license, and DEA registration if needed, with proven general dentistry experience and strong diagnostic and communication skills.

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.

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

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

EHR proficiency

Education

DDS or DMD from accredited dental school

Tools

EHR systems

Dental documentation 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.