General Dentist (Part Time)

Description

The General Dentist provides direct patient care to children and adults. The general dentist is responsible for repairing and removing teeth, diagnosing conditions and communicating with patients about how to best care for their teeth and gums. Duties include:

• Fixing or removing damaged teeth
• Filling cavities
• Performing exams and evaluating x-rays to determine a patient’s health
• Developing treatment plans to deal with any dental health issues
• Administering or prescribing medications to decrease pain and improve patient health
• Interacting with patients and instruct them on proper oral care
• Measuring and fitting dental appliances
• Referring patients to a specialist if needed
• Treat school-age children (K-4th grade)

This is a part-time position.

Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited dental program

Licensure: Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas and a current DEA. Current in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)

Experience: Prefer experience but will consider new graduate.

Expertise: Knowledge in all areas of general dentistry.

Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Travel: Occasionally; valid Texas drivers’ license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Understanding and commitment to HIPAA rules and regulations
• Fosters a positive work environment
• Must possess sufficient skill at performing both straightforward and complex tooth extractions, including open technique (surgical) extractions.

BENEFITS

Our staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Schedule
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 162 Bonus Plan
• Loan Repayment
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program (Dental HPSA Score 25)
  • Up to $50,000 for a 2 year initial term (Must apply at NHSC)
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $10,000 Moving Expenses
• Continuing education allowance and time off
• Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
• Extended Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Legal Insurance
• Sign-On Bonus
• Gym Membership Discount
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Incentive Program

CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.

**CHCL is not an H1B Cap Exempt Employer**

CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Community Profile for Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock, TX: Texas residents do not pay state income taxes! Located in a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, Lubbock (pop. 260,993) is a city low on taxes, low on the cost of living, and high on convenience. Its consistently low unemployment rate supports the naming of Lubbock as one of the Best Places for Business and Careers by Forbes magazine in 2008. SmartAsset has consistently ranked Lubbock in the top 10 for work-life balance. Lubbock came in at #7 in 2019. Lubbock is also one of a few cities where prosperity is on the rise, according to studies by Go Banking and Indeed. Indeed.com ranked Lubbock third in the country for high adjusted salaries, above average opportunities, low unemployment, and high projected growth. Lubbock also sports a world class airport, mild climate, three universities, an area lake for recreation, local college football, 6 area golf courses, local artists, hot live music, and delicious regional cuisine. Lubbock is known as the "Hub City" since its retail trade area serves over 1.2 million. Just a stone's throw from the major metropolitan delights of Albuquerque, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denver, weekend road trips to reach any of these cities range from 300 to 500 miles.

Salary : $50,000