Part-Time Dentist: Flexible 1-Day/Week, Independent Contractor

Palmetto Community Care; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

1099 contractor

Dental assistant support

Low overhead

Team collaboration

Job summary

Truesdale Medical Center in North Charleston, SC, seeks an experienced Dentist for one day per week of onsite care. The independent contractor role emphasizes high-quality patient care with minimal overhead and the support of a dental assistant and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a DDS/DMD, SC license, and DEA registration if needed, with proven general dentistry experience and strong diagnostic and communication skills.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina dental license.
• Current DEA registration, if applicable to prescribing responsibilities.
• Clinical experience providing general dentistry services to adult patients.
• Strong diagnostic, treatment-planning, and clinical skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with onsite clinical staff.
• Proficiency with electronic health record and dental documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused dental examinations.
• Diagnose dental and oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide preventive dental care, patient education, and oral hygiene counseling.
• Perform routine and basic dental procedures within the scope of practice and available resources.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic studies as clinically indicated.
• Refer patients to dental specialists or other providers when needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the dental assistant and interdisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Follow all applicable professional standards, infection-control procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

EHR proficiency

Education

DDS or DMD from accredited dental school

Tools

EHR systems

Dental documentation systems

Job description

Truesdale Medical Center in North Charleston, SC, seeks an experienced Dentist for one day per week of onsite care. The independent contractor role emphasizes high-quality patient care with minimal overhead and the support of a dental assistant and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a DDS/DMD, SC license, and DEA registration if needed, with proven general dentistry experience and strong diagnostic and communication skills.