Dentist - Limited Licensed (Brighton)

Dentist

• Limited Licensed (Waltham)

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS:: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director Of Dental

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises assigned dental assistant while performing dental procedures. May assist in supervision of dental externs as needed.

FLEXIBLE WORK: 4-day workweek option

PAY RANGE: $46.50-$66.00/hour

WHO YOU ARE:

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them, the Limited License?Dentist will provide comprehensive and quality diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care to the Health Center patients. The Limited License?Dentist will also participate in the development and monitoring of clinical standards and will supervise an assigned dental assistant while performing dental procedures.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care for the Health Center patients within the scope of practice as directed by the Dental Director.

• Perform clinical examinations and formulates treatment plans.

• Perform preventive therapy including dental prophylaxis and sealants.

• Perform all phases of restorative dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthetics.

• Perform anterior endodontic therapy.

• Perform periodontal therapy including periodontal charting and scaling and root planning.

• Perform pediatric dental procedures including pulpotomies and space maintainers.

• Conduct routine exodontia and minor oral surgical procedures.

• Participate in the supervision of the dental assistants.

• Participate in developing clinical standards and monitoring clinical practice against these standards.

• Participate in various Health Center activities and Committees.

• Pre-estimate work being done, for Medicaid and private insurance.

• Assist in the training of new staff.

• Participate in community outreach and education activities.

• Work collaboratively with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO accreditation and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.

• Perform other relevant duties as required or requested.

• Productivity level expected: Expected to meet clinical standards of productivity as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Massachusetts Rate Setting Commission (2,100 to 3,000 encounters per year per full time equivalent).

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

• DMD/DDS from foreign dental school, and one year of general practice in the United States in Dentistry preferred.

• Eligible for limited license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Experience in diverse culture preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly required.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Charles River Community Healths mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as Dentist

• Limited Licensed rewarding and impactful! You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory!

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

Medical & Dental Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tickets at Work

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Travel Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.