Dentist

Company Overview

CentroMed is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations. It is 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 providing 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. The organization is mission‑focused and aims to be the heart of its communities.

Mission & Core Values

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.
• Comprehensive: We strive to provide complete, whole‑person care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans (403(b)) with company‑match contributions
• Basic life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel reimbursement
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Benefits begin after 30 days
• Fun & energetic, family‑based environment
• Additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle

Job Description

Provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.

Start date: April 1, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve results that directly improve patient well‑being through accurate, timely diagnosis and high‑quality dental treatment.
• Ensure competent, accurate dental care and treatment for all assigned patients.
• Provide leadership and direction to other dental clinic staff, influencing overall clinic results.
• Meet or exceed measurable standards of care, including clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
• Maintain accurate, efficient, and confidential patient charting and related recordkeeping.
• Ensure delivery of dental treatment complies with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, as well as clinic policies and quality initiatives.
• Follow contracted protocols and procedures for dental services.
• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with patients, families, vendors, contractors, payor sources, and fellow dental staff.
• Collaborate with clinic operations staff to support successful clinic operations.
• Uphold professionalism and stewardship, representing the organization in a highly professional manner and complying with corporate policies, mission, and values.

Essential Functions

• Perform quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat oral diseases.
• Promote oral health by providing education on preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene.
• Follow all Dental Clinic protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Document and follow treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy per Standards of Care and Clinical Quality.
• Work as a member of the dental staff to implement objectives and Clinical Outcome Measures.
• Manage patient flow and strive to achieve productivity goals.
• Participate in annual evaluation of dental support staff.
• Engage in the dental quality assurance program, including quarterly chart audits, infection control, and OSHA regulations.
• Review and participate in the implementation of the dental safety program.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing changes in the dental department to ensure quality of service to the community.
• Monitor and maintain 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; eligibility for medical liability coverage under the Federal Torts Claims Act.
• Professional expertise in relevant dental practices, protocols, trends, and best practices; knowledge of overall clinical operations.
• Experience/knowledge of JCAHO accreditation process and requirements, and all federal, state, and local regulations and standards for community health center care.