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Dentist

UCFS Healthcare

47 East Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Competitive Compensation

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Job Description

Description:

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate general Dentist to join our team. As a general dentist, you will be responsible for providing quality dental care to our patients. In this role, you will diagnose and treat a range of dental conditions and perform routine dental procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to patient care and be able to work well in a team environment.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Essential Responsibilities-

Conduct routine oral examinations, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans for patients

Provide comprehensive dental treatment such as restorative dentistry, endodontic therapy, space maintenance, fixed and removable prosthetics, and oral surgery

Educate patients on oral health and preventative care

Collaborate with members of the dental team to provide comprehensive care

Participate in the Multi-disciplinary evaluations by providing dental assessments of foster children in the pediatric clinic as needed.

Perform oral examinations at 1 year old physical appointments in Pediatrics.

Assist in the training of new/existing dental staff.

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Requirements:
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree

2 years clinical experience; post residency preferred, but not required

Current CT State Dental License, in good standing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Strong commitment to patient care and ethical practice

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Flexible hybrid schedules

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution

Paid life and disability insurance

National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.

About UCFS Healthcare

United Community & Family Services is a non-profit community health center dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals in southeastern Connecticut. They offer a wide range of medical and behavioral health services with a focus on providing compassionate care to all, regardless of their ability to pay.