Dentist - General Practice

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 26 · Federally Qualified Health Center

Healthy Smiles of Shenandoah Community Health (501c3) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated general dentist to join our team in Martinsburg, WV. Healthy Smiles is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations that offer Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health services to our patients. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the community by increasing access to care and establishing yourself as a trusted dental provider.

Position qualifies for Potential Loan Repayment – HPSA Score of 26

Company Overview:

Since 1976, the dedicated providers and support staff of Shenandoah Community Health have worked to ensure our patients receive the highest quality, and most comprehensive healthcare. Our dental practice opened its doors in 2009 with a dedication to improving the oral health of everyone we serve—adults and children alike.

Top reasons to join our team:

• Our employees are mission minded

• We are passionate about providing excellent patient care

• Community focused

• Salaried position with bonus compensation calculated and paid quarterly

• Modern facility with state of the art equipment

• Committed to a fun and supportive team environment

Our Dentists:

• Treat all patients with respect, dignity, and empathy

• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, and minor oral extractions

• Initiate and interpret x-rays

• Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medications

• Conduct follow up patient care

• Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families

• Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills

• Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine

• West Virginia State license

• Strong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases and applications.

• Willingness to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding dental and health care.

• Exceptional inter-personal skills, and the ability to demonstrate empathy, respect, specificity, and genuineness in all interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to keep detailed records.

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics.