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The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The Fully Licensed Dentist will provide comprehensive and quality diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care to the Health Center patients. The Fully Licensed Dentist will also participate in the development and monitoring of clinical standards and will supervise dental assistants.

Your responsibilities include:

• Under the general direction of the Dental Director, provide diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care to the Health Center patients.
• Perform all phases of restorative dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthetics.
• Perform clinical examinations and formulate treatment plans.
• Perform preventive services such as dental prophylaxis and sealants.
• Perform endodontic therapy on anterior teeth.
• Perform periodontal therapy including periodontal exams, scaling, and root planning.
• Perform pediatric dental treatment including pulpotomies and space maintainers.
• Conduct routine exodontia and minor oral surgical procedures.
• Participate in the supervision of the dental assistants.
• Participate in developing clinical standards and monitoring clinical practice against these standards.
• Participate in various Health Center activities and Committees.
• Provide clinical supervision in the absence of the Dental Director and Associate Directors.
• Must retain responsibility for coordination and supervision of clinical aspects of dental services provided to patients at CRCH.
• Must participate, as requested, in recruitment, onboarding, and clinical oversight of clinical staff, students, and externs.
• Pre-estimate work being done, for Medicaid and private insurance.
• Assist in the training of new staff members.
• Supervise and mentor dental students and hygiene trainees during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and educational objectives.
• Participate in community outreach and education activities.
• Work collaborative with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO accreditation and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Must maintain a patient volume consistent with CRCH's business objectives, prorated based upon the percent of clinical hours worked if less than full time; must retain responsibility for the coordination and supervision of clinical aspects of health care provided to these patients.
• Must participate in the continuity of care of patients utilizing other health care facilities approved by CRCH for referrals, emergency room services, specialty referrals, and in-patient services in a cost-effective manner.
• Must maintain one standing evening session per week and 1-2 Saturday sessions per quarter.
• When required, must be willing to participate in coverage for scheduled sessions during other providers' vacation, emergency, personal, or family leaves.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Dental or designee.

Your qualifications, competencies, traits include:

• DMD/DDS, one year of general practice residency in Dentistry preferred.
• FULLY Licensed to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of one year of dental practice.
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be self-reflective, open to feedback, and able to alter communication styles based on the audience.
• Must be hands-on, serving as a role model for others in the department.
• Must be able to work in an environment where there are constant interruptions.
• Must have a willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization's needs/demands.
• Must be able to travel to either Charles River Community Health site (Brighton and Waltham) as needed.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

Charles River Community Health's mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

Our promise is that if you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as the Fully Licensed Dentist rewarding and impactful! You will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team with a shared vision to break down barriers in delivering healthcare excellence!

Our benefits and perks include:

• Loan repayment options!
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.