General Dentist needed 1 hour from Birmingham, AL

Columbia Healthcare; Heflin (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated General Dentist to join their team in a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a rural setting, providing essential dental care to medically underserved populations. With a focus on patient relationships and collaborative teamwork, you'll enjoy a balanced schedule from Monday to Friday, along with generous vacation and CME allowances. This position promises a fulfilling career path with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, while making a significant impact on community health.

Benefits

15 Vacation Days

5 Sick Days

10 Holidays

5 CME Days

1200 CME Allowance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Term Life Insurance

LTD AD Insurance

401K

Moving Expenses

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Must work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general dental care including cleanings and extractions.
• Work as the sole Dentist with support staff.
• Manage patient volume and promote dental health.

Skills

General Dentistry

Patient Communication

Team Collaboration

Stress Management

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Tools

NextGen System

Patterson Dental Equipment

Job description

Job NUMBER: 6199

About the POSITION

• General Dentist needed 1 hour from Birmingham, AL
• They will consider a new grad
• They will work as the sole Dentist
• Schedule/Clinic Hours: M-F 8-5 No Saturdays
• Patient Volume: 20-25 pats/day - some of the more rural locations may see less, until the volume builds back up
• Payor Mix: they see the medically underserved, so the majority is Medicaid/Medicare, sliding fee, etc.
• Responsibilities: General Dentistry (cleaning, extractions, fillings (some Crown & Bridge if approved) - no dentures at this time (2 Dentists perform Crown and Bridge work); Provide dental care through corrective care, the prevention of dental disease and the promotion of dental health
• 1 Assistant 1 Hygienist 3 Operatories per site
• Additional dental sites have been added as they have grown
• They use NextGen System
• Patterson Dental equipment
• Lab fees - not sure, and that may depend on if a Crown & Bridge work is done

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with patients, administration and medical personnel
• Must be able to function as a collaborative and egalitarian team member
• Must be able to work under stress while maintaining a level of quiescence that decreases anxiety in personnel and patients
• Must be able to work with children

About the COMP & BENEFITS

• Excellent Salary
• Minimum 3-year contract, 6 months probationary period
• 15 Vacation Days, 5 Sick Days, 10 Holidays
• 5 CME Days
• 1200 CME allowance
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Term Life Insurance
• LTD AD Insurance
• 401K
• Moving Expenses