General Dentist

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Fishersville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Simple IRA with company match

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic, a non-profit in the Shenandoah Valley, seeks a full-time General Dentist to serve uninsured residents and Virginia Medicaid patients. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Duties include routine exams, emergency care, treatment planning, restorations, extractions, endodontics, crown work, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented professional with strong chairside manners and dedication to underserved communities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative nonprofit setting.
• Willingness to mentor and support new graduates within a community clinic.

Responsibilities

• Routine exams and hygiene checks, x-rays, and cancer screenings.
• Emergency care for acute dental conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

Compassionate care

Education

DDS degree

Job description

Full Time General Dentist

The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic, a non-profit dental facility located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, is seeking a full-time dentist (candidates looking for a part time position will be considered). Our team provides affordable dental care for uninsured area residents of all ages, as well as individuals enrolled in Virginia Medicaid programs. Join us and make a long lasting difference in the lives of hundreds!

The ideal candidate is a team-player and a self-starter with impeccable chairside manners who will provide professional, high-quality dental services to patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Previous work for a nonprofit facility is not required; however applicants must share our values and dedication to top quality and compassionate care for our medically underserved neighbors. The ARDC has state-of-the-art equipment, full-time experienced dental assistants and a flexible and warm work environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Duties:

• Routine exams (incl. hygiene checks) and examination of hard and soft tissues, x-rays, occlusal analysis and oral cancer screenings
• Emergency care for treatment of acute dental conditions
• Developing and implementing treatment plans
• Restorations of teeth that are viable, using amalgam or composite resin materials
• High volume of simple and surgical extractions
• Endodontic treatment and crown preparation and placements
• Other assignments as requested by ARDC Clinical Supervisor

Salary and benefits (for FT position):

• Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $170,000 annually
• Start date: flexible
• Up to $5,000 sign on bonus for qualified applicants
• Tuesday through Friday, 10h shift, 1h paid lunch
• Accruing 2 weeks PTO and 12 days sick time available during 1st year of employment
• Clinic sponsored medical insurance (70%) and dental insurance for employees (100%) and their dependents (50%)
• Simple IRA plan with employer matching contribution (up to 3%) after completion of first year of employment
• Paid malpractice insurance and license renewals. Opportunities for professional development and continuing education credits

Benefits:

• Simple IRA with up to 3% company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

We will ask for professional references. Interviews may be conducted in person or via Zoom. The position will remain open until filled. The Augusta Regional Clinic Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Commitment to the ARDC mission and values
• DDS degree and current unrestricted licensure with the Virginia Board of Dentistry
• Good critical thinking, ability to initiate and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a positive way with diverse populations of varying socioeconomic backgrounds,
• Ability to function in a collaborative manner with staff and volunteers who work as part of our team