Clinical Dentist - Jefferson County Department of Health
Job Summary
The Jefferson County Department of Health seeks a Clinical Dentist to diagnose and provide dental treatment. Responsibilities include:
- Collecting health-related information, conducting X-rays, examining teeth, and performing dental procedures.
- Supervising staff, assigning work, and training students.
- Assisting in the training and education of dental students.
- Serving on boards or committees to assist with special initiatives and goals.
Compensation & Benefits
The Jefferson County Department of Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan, generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is $129,147 - $200,366.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama or successfully completed a regional board exam honored by the Alabama State of Dental Examiners as a senior year dental student.
- Must provide evidence of satisfactory completion of board exam prior to contingency hire, and must provide a license to practice dentistry in Alabama prior to start date.
- Experience recording clinical information in an electronic dental records software program (Dentrix, Eagle Soft, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience practicing dentistry with both a pediatric and adult population.
- Experience performing basic oral surgery procedures.
- Experience performing endodontic procedures.
- Experience working with digital radiographs (i.e., x-rays).
Physical Demands
The job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.