Dentist

Job Summary

About South Boston Community Health Center: 

South Boston Community Health Center (SBCHC) is a mission-driven, community-based health organization committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to individuals and families. We serve a diverse patient population and are dedicated to advancing health equity, collaboration, and excellence in care. Our employees play a vital role in supporting our mission and the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Provides dental care for patients by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums. Must be able to deal with patients in a professional, efficient manner and good working relationships with dental staff.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Dentistry
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current license to practice Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Representative Job Duties

• Provide a full range of general dental services within the defined scope of training. Including but not limited to:  emergency and routine care, restorations, crown and bridge construction, periodontal therapy, removable and fixed prosthetics, endodontics and oral surgery.
•  Take and diagnose radiographs
• Examine teeth and formulate treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Maintain department records and reports
• Perform general chair side dentistry
• Clinically supervise dental assistants and hygienists.
• Participate in staff or committee meetings as requested.
• Involved in maintaining the center’s safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Develop preventative programs.
• Participate in QI projects. Identifies problems and makes suggestions for improvements.
• Assists in the education and supervision of dental and dental hygiene students, as outlined by clinical affiliation agreements.
• Provide patient services with clinical competence and caring communication.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Competitive benefits package. Salary Range: $155,000 - $ 205,000

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Benefits & Perks

SBCHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits in accordance with employment status and union agreements

Compliance & Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference checks
• Flu vaccine required
• COVID-19 vaccination series plus one (1) booster required, in accordance with SBCHC policy and applicable laws
• Selected candidates must meet all applicable licensing or employment eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Statement

South Boston Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

SBCHC is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment.