Pediatric Dentist

Neighborhood Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia seeks a Pediatric Dentist to deliver high-quality dental care to patients under 18. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform essential dental procedures, and engage with community partners to promote health equity. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental program.
• Current dental license for Virginia.
• Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and comprehensive oral examinations.
• Make diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise onsite dental team members like hygienists.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry

Patient education

Infection control

Education

Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Graduation from an accredited Pediatric Dentist Residency

Job description

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Neighborhood Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to more than 34,000 patients in Northern Virginia. Neighborhood Health’s mission is to improve health and advance health equity in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax by providing access to high quality primary care regardless of ability to pay. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Pediatric Dentist is responsible for providing high quality dental care Neighborhood Health primarily to patients under 18 as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to Neighborhood Health’s mission and patient population is important.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job).

• Performs routine and comprehensive oral examinations, using X-ray as required
• Makes diagnoses and develops treatment plans
• Perform emergency evaluations and treatments
• Provide oral health education
• Performs prophylactic and restorative dental work as necessary, with the use of nitrous oxide as indicated
• Prescribes medications as necessary
• Makes referrals when necessary
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including medical and behavioral health providers
• Supervises onsite dental team members including hygienists and dental assistants
• Documents in electronic health record
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives
• Adheres to Neighborhood Health policies and procedures
• Provides feedback as necessary to help improve quality, safety, and operations
• Participate in clinic and organization wide meetings
• Demonstrates highest levels of professionalism and ethics
• Performs other duties as assigned/required
• Engage with community partners to promote the mission of Neighborhood Health and collaborate as needed
  
  

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited dental program with a Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• Current license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Virginia and DEA certification
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and universal precautions
• Skilled in full range of comprehensive pediatric dentistry
• Graduation from an accredited Pediatric Dentist Residency preferred
• Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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