Dentist

About the role

Start date: April 1, 2026. Job type: Full-time.

CentroMed is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations, a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PhD, CentroMed has grown from a community‑based program focused on culturally competent care for underserved populations to a network of high‑quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full‑service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations. We are a mission‑focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities.

MISSION: We improve lives through improving the well‑being of families through high‑quality, compassionate health care.

• RESPECT: We treat all persons with dignity and compassion
• INTEGRITY: We build trust through honesty, word and deed
• EXCELLENCE: We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care
• AFFORDABILITY: We manage resources to provide affordable health care
• TEAMWORK: We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures.
• Achieve results by directly effecting improvements in patient well‑being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of high‑quality dental treatment.
• Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate dental care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
• Provide leadership and direction to other dental clinic staff.
• Effect overall clinic results.
• Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
• Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives.
• Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of dental services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
• Ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources.
• Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other dentists and dental staff members.
• Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of CentroMed.
• Perform quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity.
• Promote oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene.
• Review and follow all Dental Clinic protocols, policies and procedures.
• Document and follow treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy as indicated by the Standards of Care and Clinical Quality.
• Work as a member of the dental staff in implementing the objectives and the Clinical Outcome Measures by the Life Cycle Groups of the Health Care Plan.
• Manage patient flow and strive to achieve productivity goals.
• Participate in the annual evaluation of the dental support staff.
• Participate in the dental quality assurance program: quarterly chart audits, infection control, OSHA regulations, review and participate in the implementation of the dental safety program.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of changes in the dental department to ensure quality of service to the community.
• Monitor and maintain the Continuing Dental Education requirements for the Texas License as required by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

Requirements

• Education/licensure: D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree; Current Texas dental license; Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration certificate; Must be eligible for medical liability coverage under the Federal Torts Claims Act.
• Professional: Demonstrates expertise in relevant dental practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned; Demonstrates knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations; Experience/knowledge of JCAHO accreditation process and requirements,