Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, the Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Dentist is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary (and, in selected cases, secondary) care and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The Pediatric Dentist works closely with the QI Dental Coordinator, Dental Director, Dental Clinic Manager, and Dental Clinical Operations Manager to provide consistent supervisory guidance to dental staff, particularly in clinical matters.

The Pediatric Dentist will provide specialized dental care to children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special needs. The ideal candidate will be skilled in routine and advanced dental procedures while fostering a welcoming, engaging environment for young patients and their families. The Pediatric Dentist will also work closely with parents to educate them on oral health and preventive care, ensuring optimal long-term dental outcomes.

This role aligns with the principles of Access, Stewardship, and Quality (ASQ) to deliver comprehensive and patient-centered care. The Pediatric Dentist will ensure accessible services for all patients, promote responsible resource management, and champion high-quality, evidence-based care that prioritizes patient well-being and long-term oral health.

Why Join Us?

• Live, work, and play in Colorados Playground! Summit County offers four world-class ski resorts, with Vail Resort just 45 minutes away. With rivers, lakes, hiking, and mountain biking trails, its a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Year-round activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing, and boating. Music, art, cultural, and social events are plentiful. The communities include Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, and Silverthorne, with ski resorts like Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. This is your dream job location!
• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services in a collaborative team-based model of care.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports both professional growth and outdoor adventure.
• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary, benefits, and bonus potential.
• Loan Repayment Opportunities: We offer loan repayment assistance for qualifying candidates.
• Growth Opportunities: Were committed to helping you grow professionally through continued education and development.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Insured group health, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability plans.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, one floating holiday, and sick pay.
  • Free access to confidential resources through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and group pet insurance.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account for full-time employees.
  • Fringe benefits like a shared ski medallion discounted Rec Center membership, and more.

Essential Functions:

• Performs quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity.
• Educate children and their families on oral hygiene and preventative dental care.
• Create a fun, safe, and child-friendly environment where kids can thrive and enjoy their visits.
• Reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Documents and follows treatment plans include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and clinical standards.
• Manage medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health.
• Address all contra-indications pertaining to treatment and identify the patient's chief complaint or reason for the visit.
• Maintain the baseline radiographs and any other radiographs necessary to diagnose and outline a treatment plan.
• Maintain necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all clinic protocols, policies, and procedures, including infection control and safety measures.

Additional Requirements:

• Grants are a vital part of Care Clinic revenues and directly or indirectly support all positions. This role may have responsibilities that are closely associated with grant deliverables. Grants and grant responsibilities may change over time.
• Complete all the required training as designated by HR and the position supervisor.
• Oversight of projects and tasks assigned by the COO, Dental Director, and Dental QI Director.
• Adhere to all policies within the organization and those outlined within the SCCC Employee Handbook.
• Comply with all SCCC Vaccine Mandates.
• Willingness to travel and work at other SCCC locations as determined by the supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable Credentialing and Privileging requirements timely.
• Embrace the SCCC Mission and Vision and agree to work within the SCCC Guiding Principles and the principles set by the position supervisor.
• Must participate in quality improvement activities when applicable.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to engage in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must Haves to be successful:

• DDS or DMD degrees from an accredited program.
• AAPD Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist.
• Unrestricted DEA.
• Active, unrestricted Colorado Dental License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric dentistry, preferably in community health or non-profit settings.
• Proficiency in digital systems, including Microsoft Office Suite and dental management software.
• Ability to read, write, and clearly speak English
• Critical level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
• Collaboration with core Business Partners and full staff levels, with the ability to communicate effectively with our Patients
• Meeting facilitation and action-oriented
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw conclusions (evidence-based decision-making skills)

Nice to Haves:

• • Spanish-speaking is highly preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience as a Dentist.

Work Environment:

The work environment in a healthcare setting can be fast-paced and involves working directly with patients and healthcare professionals. The environment is primarily a clinical setting, but the individual may also work in a clerical setting. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you're a pediatric dentist who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying the spectacular beauty of Frisco, Colorado, we'd love to meet you!