Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, the 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 Dentist works in a close team with the Dental Coordinator to provide consistent supervisory guidance to dental staff, especially in clinical matters.

As a condition of employment, Summit Community Care Clinic requires COVID-19 vaccination of all clinical and non-clinical staff.

Essential Functions:

• Performs quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity.
• Promotes oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene.
• Reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures
• Documents and follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy.
• Manage medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health.
• Address all contra-indications pertaining to treatment and identify patient's chief complaint or reason for 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

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 required trainings as designated by HR and the position supervisor.
• Oversight of projects and tasks as assigned by the COO and CDO.
• Adhere to all policies within 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 assurance/ 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**New Dentists may be eligible for a $5000.00 sign on bonus**

Education/Experience:

Must Haves to be successful:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program
• Unrestricted DEA
• License in Colorado
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of Healthcare setting, preferably in a non-profit
• Ability to read, write and clearly speak English
• Solid competency of digital system (including Microsoft Office Suite)
• Critical level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
• Collaboration with core Business Partners and full staff levels, with 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 highly preferred
• 2-5 years of experience as a Dentist

Work Environment:

The work environment is in a healthcare setting and can be fast paced and involve 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 accommodations 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.

Live, work, and play in ‘Colorado’s Playground’! Summit County boasts four world class ski resorts with Vail Resort just 45 minutes away. With rivers, lakes, hiking, and mountain biking trails, Summit County is paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. From summer to winter, Summit County is a year-round destination with activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and boating. Music, art, cultural and social events are plentiful year-round. The different communities in Summit County include Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, and Silverthorne; ski resorts include Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.

Summit Community Care Clinic:

• Provides rewarding, mission-driven careers in the heart of the beautiful Colorado mountains. As a member of the Care Clinic team, you will make an important difference in the lives of the patients you serve - changing lives every day. We have been nationally recognized for our integrated care model.
• Is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a full range of integrated care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health services through a team-based model of care. is highly valued as an important thread in the community fabric. There is an underlying appreciation of what the clinic provides to the community, and this creates a fulfilling workplace environment.
• SCCC currently offers the following:
• • Insured group health, dental, & vision plans
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending account options
  • 401k retirement plan with an employer contribution match
  • Life, AD&D, and Long-term disability plans paid for by employer
  • Free 24/7 access to confidential resources through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary benefit plans to complement health care coverage including accident insurance, critical illness, and short-term disability, and group pet insurance
  • A generous mix of vacation, sick and holiday paid days off
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (for Full Time employees)
  • Offer fringe benefits like ski medallion, rec center discounts, etc.
  • Training program for growth potential

If we sound like the kind of dynamic, caring organization that meets your requirements, apply now.