State and Federal loan forgiveness programs available.
The Dentist will assess patients’ oral health; formulate comprehensive dental treatment for patients across the age spectrum; implement dental treatment plans including emergency treatment, disease control, restoration, and recall; make referrals to specialists as needed; encourage patient participation in prevention activities.
Qualified candidates should have excellent restorative skills, be willing to provide comprehensive treatment to patients of all ages, and have an interest in serving patients of the community. Existing team of hygienists and dental assistants to work with in two locations
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Requirements:
- Must be willing to apply for an expedited Delaware Community Health License.
- Minimum six to eight years general dental experience; public or non-profit environment preferred.
- Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff and volunteers
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Demonstrated track record with respect to detail orientation and accuracy
- Computer literacy and competency with electronic donor tracking systems
- Commitment to La Red Health Center’s mission
- High level communication and interpersonal skills, for interaction with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
- An interest in the welfare of others and a sympathetic manner.
- Good administrative and managerial skills.
- Strong academic ability.
- Computer skills.
- Self-discipline.
- Manual dexterity and technical dental skills, plus the ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods.
- Flexibility to work with multi-cultural, diverse patient population.
- Prior experience in mentoring students preferred.
Language Skills:
English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) OR (English/Creole) skills a plus
Equipment Operated:
x-ray and panoramic x-ray equipment, wide range of dental instruments. Computer use and proficiency required.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $185,000.00 - $196,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to apply for an expedited Community Health Dental License?
Experience:
- General Dentistry: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish or Creole (Preferred)
Work Location: In person