Staff Dentist

Community Health Services, Inc . is seeking an experienced Staff Dentist for the Dental Department. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Staff Dentist provides comprehensive dental care with an emphasis on primary preventative services and provides high quality treatment of disease and / or injuries.

The successful candidate will :

Be a graduate from an accredited dental school with a valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Connecticut

Have or be eligible to obtain a valid DEA and state narcotic registration

Possess a deep knowledge of professional dental practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive dental care to patients according to established standards, protocols and practices

Demonstrate the ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.

Be able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measures

Have time management skills able to maintain the timely flow of patients

Possess experience and skill working with electronic health record systems

Be able to maintain timely, thorough and accurate written clinical documentation

Possess the ability to communicate effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing

Demonstrate superior customer service skills

Have proven success handling confidential information

Have a resourceful, problem-solving attitude and the willingness to be accountable

Be comfortable working with diverse patient and staff populations and have alignment with the organizational mission

Be willing to perform other duties as assigned

Candidates with at least 3 years' experience working in a dental practice and / or with diverse socio-economically disadvantaged populations are strongly preferred.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include :

Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match

Productivity Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Competitive Pay

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs

Worker's Compensation

Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

CHS requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with CHS unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.