Staff Dentist

HEALTHWORKS FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Group Life, STD, LTD

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia in Herndon, VA is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to underserved populations served by our FQHC. The role includes clinical duties, records maintenance, and participation in facility program development. Competitive salary with a benefits package and no weekend hours.

The position requires graduation from an accredited dental school and licensure in Virginia; a general practice residency is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required; hospital privileges preferred.
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing HW's health care plan.
• Accepts clinical responsibilities as assigned by Chief Dental Officer.
• Adheres to quality assessment guidelines, CLIA, OSHA or federally mandated standards.
• Participates in on-call and hospital duties, and professional program development.
• Recommends supplies and equipment purchases to the Chief Dental Officer.
• Develops and observes policies, procedures, and protocols to meet HW goals.
• Maintains pediatric medical records within 48 hours of visits.
• Maintains office hours and vacation/personal days as per policy.
• Participates in staff meetings and teaching of Health Science students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Electronic medical records

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Accredited dental school graduation

General practice residency preferred

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Dentist

Description

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the medically underserved and uninsured populations of Northern Virginia. We provide quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all ages who might not otherwise be able to afford it. For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit www.hwnova.org.

Work Life Balance - NO WEEKENDS!! Competitive Salary and Benefits package includes a 401K Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, STD, LTD; Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays. HealthWorks is a mandatory flu vaccine organization. Pay - $144k - 150k Description of Duties:

• As part of the HealthWorks for Northern Virginia (HW) team, assists in both the planning and implementation of (HW)'s health care plan.
• Accepts clinical responsibilities/duties assigned or requested by the Chief Dental Officer.
• Adheres to quality assessment guideline, CLIA, OSHA or other regulations as federally mandated or as set forth by standards of practice of HW.
• Assists in the responsibility of on call and hospital duty for the practice. Participates in hospital activities and professional program development.
• Recommends purchase of supplies and equipment (outside of the regular operating budget) to the Chief Dental Officer.
• Develops and observes policies procedures and protocols to achieve the HealthWorks for Northern Virginia's goals and objectives.
• Recommends changes in staffing, services, facilities, scheduling or patient flow (i.e. practice management) to the Chief Dental Officer.
• Maintains organized, complete pediatric medical records with regard to content appropriateness and confidentiality. All patient notes and the record must be completed within 48 hours of the visit.
• Assists in the evaluation of dental record QA and outcomes measures.
• Maintains the office hours of the center and must abide by HealthWorks for Northern Virginia's policy for vacation, personal days, annual leave, and continuing medical education for physicians.
• Participates in provider staff, clinical staff, and general staff, meetings.
• Shares in responsibility of teaching of Health Science students, residents, and other health professionals as the community health center becomes involved in the training of Health Science students.
• Maintains certifications which strengthen provider ability to provide quality care (i.e. ACLS, PALS, APLS, NRC, etc.)
• Represents HW in the community through involvement in community activities, which support the mission and philosophy of HW.
• Participates in marketing self and HW to the community as a way of attracting new patients to the practice.

Position Requirements Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited dental school;
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred;
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required;
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred; and
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Licensure and Credentials:

• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Virginia (commissioned NHSC/PHS officers are exempt);
• Current CPR (BLS) certifications, ACLS preferred;
• Current DEA registrations; and
• Medicare and Medicaid and other health plan provider numbers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Proficient and thorough electronic medical records skills including the preparation of reports. Demonstrates strong customer service skills; ability to prioritize and execute a variety of tasks simultaneously; self motivated; ability to maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, providers, staff and other customers/vendors. Ability to be flexible and highly reliable

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Close Date

Open Date 8/21/2026

Location LCHC Herndon - Dental

This position is currently accepting applications.