Position Purpose

The General Dentist is responsible for the direct provision of dental care to the company's dental patients. They may have clinical oversight of dental care staff.

The General Dentist has responsibility for the delivering of high-quality dental care and treatment consistent with professional standards of care and for providing excellent customer service.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct dental care and treatment for patients with HIV disease including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, prosthetic and surgical procedures.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Hire, train, and provide clinical supervision of dental staff.
• Participate in collaborations with community institutions such as colleges and universities.
• Build supportive professional relationships with other HIV/AIDS dental providers in the region.
• Collaborate with other departments in an integrated system of care and support for patients.
• Provide dental education and training and in-services when appropriate to staff, students, dentists, etc.
• Participate in the Dental CQI program.
• All other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school with D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree.
• License to practice dentistry from the State of Missouri with 2+ years of experience.
• D.E.A. license.
• National Provider Identifier Number.
• CPR Certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Administrative experience including supervisory skills and budget management.
• A commitment to high quality patient relations in all aspects of the delivery of dental care and operations of a dental clinic.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to teamwork to build comprehensive systems of care and support for people with HIV/AIDS.
• Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.

Salary

Starting at $150,000.00 annually

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service