Dentist - Portsmouth

Kids for the Future; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley View Health Centers is seeking a Staff Dentist to provide comprehensive and emergency dental services in accordance with clinical guidelines and Ohio State Dental Board regulations. This role supports operational excellence and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote optimal oral health outcomes.

The position requires DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited program and an active Ohio license (or eligibility).

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from CODA-accredited program.
• Current Ohio license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and emergency dental services in accordance with VVHC guidelines and Ohio Board regulations.
• Supervise, instruct and train dental residents in a clinical setting.
• Lead quality assurance and coordinate care with the clinical team.
• Maintain charting standards and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure infection control and patient safety across procedures.

Skills

Comprehensive patient care

Emergency dentistry

Team supervision

Resident education

Infection control

Education

DDS or DMD (CODA-accredited)

Job description

• Location 621 Broadway St.,Portsmouth, OH, 45662,United States
• Base Pay $165,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type EE Agreement FT Exempt

Contact information

Description

The Staff Dentist provides comprehensive and emergency dental services in accordance with Valley View Health Centers clinical guidelines and Ohio State Dental Board regulations. This role supports operational excellence, resident education (when applicable), quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative team-based patient care to promote optimal oral health outcomes.

Essential Functions

Functional Area: Patient Care / Operational Excellence

Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:

Provide comprehensive and emergency dental services including:

Diagnosis and treatment planning

General restorative procedures

Uncomplicated endodontics

Fixed and removable prosthodontics

Review patient vitals, medical history, social history, and health status prior to treatment

Prescribe and interpret radiographs and laboratory studies

Make appropriate referrals to in-house providers or specialty care

Provide oral health education to patients and families

Ensure a positive, compassionate patient experience

Manage difficult or complex patient situations with professionalism and sound judgment

Exercise professional judgment consistent with VV policies, dental standards of care, quality improvement activities, safety standards, and infection control protocols

Maintain clinical and charting standards in accordance with Dental Director expectations

Support continuous quality assurance and improvement initiatives

Maintain competency in clinical procedures and documentation requirements

Prepare and confirm laboratory cases

Functional Area: Clinical Resident Supervision

Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:

Supervise, instruct, and train dental residents in a clinical setting

Provide clinical teaching to residents and students to ensure continuity of patient care

Participate in didactic presentations related to patient care

Complete resident clinical evaluations in a timely manner

Model and promote evidence-based clinical practice

Supervise resident clinical training and assess competency

Participate in clinic conferences and case discussions

Review resident clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness

Functional Area: Administrative / Continuous Quality Performance

Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:

Participate in daily morning huddles

Provide clinical leadership and supervision to dental hygienists, EFDAs, and dental assistants

Foster positive collaboration with dental providers and clinical staff

Support operational success through teamwork and communication

Meet or exceed measurable standards of care, quality benchmarks, and productivity goals

Participate in community dental outreach programs

Manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations effectively

Ensure duties are completed professionally and timely

Functional Area: Service and Other Responsibilities

Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:

Serve on committees, work groups, or service teams within VVHC and CAC as assigned

Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission of promoting oral health

Perform additional duties as assigned

Education

DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental program

Job-Related Experience

Preference given to direct patient care experience in a community health center and/or FQHC dental program

Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations

Current, active, or eligibility for Ohio State Dental Board license

Current Healthcare Provider CPR and AED certification (American Heart Association)

Direct Patient Care Requirements

Primary source verification of licensure, registration, and certification

Verification of education and training

Completion of Office of Inspector General (OIG) query

Health/Fit for Duty verification, including physical and mental health status

Three (3) professional letters of recommendation

Current BLS/CPR certification

Proof of Hepatitis B immunity (documentation of HBV series or immunity)