Dentist/LLD
Community Health Connections, Inc.
About the Practice
Job Description
Provide direct service to patients
Insure that DPH, OSHA and Dental Association regulations are strictly followed.
Comply with departmental protocols
Meet productivity standards (if applicable)
Provide general dentistry and general supervision of dental assistants and hygienists.
Attend required meetings
Commitment to providing dental care to families in a medically under-served community.
Willingness to be flexible in the development of new methods of dental services delivery.
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies.
Works as part of team.
Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
DDS or DMD from an accredited Dental School or minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery
Massachusetts Controlled Substance certificate and DEA required.
Certified in CPR
Licensed in Massachusetts to practice Dentistry/Valid Massachusetts Limited License in Dentistry.
Minimum of three years’ professional experience preferred
Public Health experience preferred.
Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English required
Competencies: Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through CHC’s performance evaluation system.
Supervision Exercised: Functional responsibly of chair-side Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant.
Environmental Working Conditions: The environment is a normal office environment of a busy Community Health Center. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to saliva and blood-borne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.
Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The individual must be in good health of mind and body with the physical dexterity and vision suitable to accomplish the job duties outlined above. Knowledge of proper patient transfer assistance is also required and the ability to lift as much as 50 pounds may be necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Dental
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Limited Licensed Dentist
Dentist
Skills
Preferred
Customer Service
Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.)
Behaviors
Preferred
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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About Community Health Connections, Inc.
Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering a vast range of medical, dental and specialty services: -walk-in urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, podiatry -preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery -behavioral health services, including mental health for children and adults -substance use disorder treatment -optometry eye care, optical shop -acupuncture -nutrition consultations CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC has five locations within Fitchburg, Gardner, and Leominster, with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts. At CHC we are a family committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive for a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Everyone has a voice and role in achieving our mission and vision. When thinking about your next career step, consider joining the CHC family and making an impact in your community!