General Dentist

Job Summary:

A full time position is available at the Hamblen County Health Department (county position) for a clinical dentist serving uninsured and TennCare adults and children. No weekends or on-call rotations. Full support staff to administer scheduling, billing, and claims.

Entry salary: $11,075/month, divided into bi-monthly payments. Candidate may be eligible for loan repayment.

This position requires the clinician to administer and manage the clinical dental program; deliver quality dental services in accordance with Tennessee Department of Health Provider Practice Guidelines and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Direct supervision of one dental assistant.

Candidate must have good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to develop rapport with clients and community agency and organizations. Education requirements: Graduation from an approved school of dentistry and current license to practice dentistry in the State of Tennessee. Employment will be contingent on a background check. Dental students approaching graduation will also be considered, with employment contingent upon graduation and obtaining a state license.

Hamblen County Government (Hamblen County Health Department) offers great benefits including:

• Convenient working hours, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• 14 paid holidays
• Affordable insurance premiums for health, dental and vision
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications:

- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school
- Active state dental license in good standing
- Proficiency in aseptic technique and medical imaging
- Experience with Dentrix or similar practice management software
- Strong knowledge of pediatric dentistry, medical terminology, and anatomy
- Familiarity with medical documentation, records, coding, and Epic software is a plus

Join our team and make a positive impact on the oral health of our community. Apply now to be part of our dynamic dental team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $11,075.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Community health center
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Morristown, TN: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person