General Dentist

Iowa Primary Care Association; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Programs

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Insurance

Generous PTO

Retirement Plans

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a General Dentist to provide patient care in Marshalltown, IA. The position includes a supportive work environment with a collaborative team and various benefits like student loan repayment options, competitive salary ($150,000 - $170,000, up to $204,000 for highly experienced candidates), comprehensive insurance, and generous paid time off. Candidates must have a valid Iowa dental license and BLS certification, ideally with experience in pediatric dentistry and residency completion.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Iowa dental license.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience or desire for community health work.
• Completion of GPR or AEGD residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care in a community health setting.
• Work collaboratively with dental team members.
• Participate in after-hours on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Experience in pediatric dentistry

Interest in oral surgery

Education

Current license to practice dentistry in Iowa

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Mandatory Reporter Training

GPR or AEGD residency completion

Tools

EHR: Epic Wisdom

Job description

The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a General Dentist to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Marshalltown, IA.

What is a community health center (FQHC)?

The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations. With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.

Role Details

Beautiful space with 12 operatories, brand new in 2022. Multiple tenured dental staff, many bilingual in Spanish. It is a family atmosphere where everyone helps one another, and potlucks are plentiful.

• Hours: Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 5 PM; no evenings/weekends; after 6 months of employment, dentists are expected to take call in 2‑week increments, approximately 3x/year (after‑hours call, over the phone only).
• Sees on average 13 patients per day + hygiene checks.
• Provider team includes: 2 general dentists and 2 registered dental hygienists. DA:DDS ratio = 2.5:1.
• Operatories: 12.
• EHR: Epic Wisdom.

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Programs: Eligible for $50,000 in student loan repayment in exchange for 2 years of service through state & federal programs.
• Competitive Salary: Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $150,000 -- $170,000, though highly experienced candidates may earn up to $204,000 per year.
• Licensing and Professional Subscriptions: Reimbursement provided.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, discounts on pet insurance, and flexible spending available.
• Paid time off for continuing education & reimbursement, tuition reimbursement also available.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accrual (equal to 5 weeks at end of 1st year) plus paid holidays.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match.
• Malpractice Insurance: FTCA Malpractice Insurance coverage.

Requirements

• Current license to practice dentistry in the state of Iowa.
• Current registration with the Federal Drug Administration (DEA) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (CSA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association.
• Current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Desire to pursue a long‑term career in community health.
• GPR or AEGD residency completion.
• Interest and experience in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.