Dentist

AppHealthCare
Appalachian District Health Department www.apphealth.com

POSITION VACANCY

Position: Public Health Dentist I, Position # 405-49-808

Location: AppHealthCare Dental Office
225 Court Street Jefferson, NC 28640

Work hours: Full time with 4 day workweek (M-Th from 7:00-5:30pm)

Salary Range: $109,476-$173,040

Closing Date: Until filled

Join the AppHealthCare Team! We are looking for an enthusiastic dental provider who wants to join us in providing general dental care for adults and children at our clinic in Ashe County and in our portable services serving Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. We serve all patients regardless of ability to pay through a special sliding fee program and accept private and public insurance.

The Public Health Dentist has an important role at AppHealthCare working under the direction of the Dental Director in delivering excellent patient care and customer service alongside a team of dental assistants, dental hygienists, and office administrative specialists in serving clients at our dental office as well as community locations (primarily local schools) using our portable clinic.

The primary role of the Public Health Dentist is to provide direct care for patients, but s/he also has authority and responsibility of supporting the goals set out by the Dental Director in operating a successful dental practice with support from the AppHealthCare leadership team and Health Director/CEO. The Public Health Dentist reports directly to the Dental Director.

AppHealthCare is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina and serves the counties of Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga. AppHealthCare offers an attractive benefit package including the Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement, vacation and sick leave, and health insurance through the NC State Health Plan. The Department also has provisions for merit pay, continuing education, cafeteria plan and deferred compensation.
Loan repayment will be sought for the successful candidate and budgeted funds will be provided to support continuing education for the Dental Director and staff.

Mentorship is an important factor for success. We believe in offering support by providing the successful candidate with a mentor with dentistry and leadership experience to provide clinical case review and consultation for administrative responsibilities.

Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide general dentistry treatment; policy development for public health dental issues; public health education/promotion of dental topics; and to help with access to dental treatment. Primary focus of work will be providing preventive dental services within the Dental Office with preplanned community outreach to schools, senior centers, or other community locations through the use of a portable clinic with the potential to serve our full district (Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Counties).

Other: AppHealthCare staff work diligently in caring for our community. As such, the successful candidate will be one who will model and uphold the organizational values of: Integrity, Drive,
Resilience, Service, and Community.

Requirements: Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check. In addition, required documentation of clinical competencies must be submitted to request clinical privileges. A positive, team oriented, goal-driven leader is sought to fill this critical position.

To inquire about the position contact:
Amanda Stroud, DMD
Dental Director
Amanda.stroud@apphealth.com
(336) 246-9449 ext. 2118

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and state application to: careers@apphealth.com

AppHealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $124,284.00 - $196,584.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jefferson, NC 28640: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $109,476 - $173,040