Dentist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dentist provides comprehensive oral health care services to patients, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental conditions in a medically underserved population. This role emphasizes access to care, patient education, and integration with primary care services, supporting overall health outcomes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Care

Perform comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning

Provide preventive services including cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants

Perform restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, and basic prosthodontics

Conduct simple extractions and minor oral surgical procedures

Diagnose and manage oral infections, diseases, and dental emergencies

Prescribe medications appropriately (e.g., antibiotics, analgesics)

Preventive & Community Health Focus

Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention

Promote early detection of oral health issues, including oral cancer screenings

Address barriers to care common in rural populations (transportation, cost, access)

Participate in outreach programs or school-based dental initiatives (if applicable)

Care Coordination & Collaboration

Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health staff, and specialists

Integrate oral health with overall patient care plans

Refer patients to specialists (oral surgery, orthodontics, etc.) when necessary

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions

Compliance & Documentation

Maintain accurate and timely patient records in EHR/EMR systems

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations

Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards

Adhere to Medicaid/Medicare billing and documentation requirements

Operations & Quality Improvement

Support clinic workflow efficiency and patient access

Supervise dental hygienists, assistants, and support staff

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics

Assist with inventory management and procurement of dental supplies

Contribute to maintaining accreditation and readiness for audits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Licensure

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited program

Active dental license in West Virginia (or eligibility)

DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

Experience

Experience in general dentistry required

Experience in community health, public health, or rural settings preferred

Familiarity with Medicaid populations and underserved patient care strongly preferred

COMPETENCIES:

Strong clinical and diagnostic skills across general dentistry

Excellent communication and patient education abilities

Cultural competence and sensitivity to underserved populations

Ability to work independently and within a team-based care model

Adaptability in a resource-limited environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Operates a computer and keyboard.

TRAVEL

No travel expected for this position.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and core hours and workdays are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This position may require evening or weekend work.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Smoke-free environment.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of OVP Health Care and contractual obligations.

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.