Full-Time Staff Dentist | Community Health Center

High Country Community Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Community Health is seeking a Staff Dentist to provide comprehensive clinical dental services in a community health center setting in North Carolina. The role includes supervising dental assistants and hygienists, maintaining records, and collaborating with the Dental Office Manager to keep a full schedule.

The position emphasizes prevention and education, adherence to current standards, and participation in committee activities and ongoing staff training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred.
• Knowledge of community health principles preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required; FTCA coverage or private malpractice insurance obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients, diagnoses conditions, and provides or directs care per clinical protocols.
• Records transactions in the electronic dental record and completes referrals and required paperwork.
• Supervises dental assistants and hygienists.
• Maintains a full schedule with the Dental Office Manager.
• Educates patients on oral health and disease prevention.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental school

General practice residency completion (preferred)

Knowledge of community health principles (preferred)

Job description

High Country Community Health is seeking a Staff Dentist to provide comprehensive clinical dental services in a community health center setting in North Carolina. The role includes supervising dental assistants and hygienists, maintaining records, and collaborating with the Dental Office Manager to keep a full schedule.

The position emphasizes prevention and education, adherence to current standards, and participation in committee activities and ongoing staff training.