DENTIST II PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Part-time contractual position located in White Plains, MD at the Charles County Health Department.

About the Role

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care services within the Charles County Department of Health dental program. Primary emphasis on advanced clinical treatment, including oral surgery and endodontic procedures, while supporting preventive, restorative, and prosthodontic services in alignment with Maryland Department of Health program standards, grant requirements, and public health priorities.

Requirements

• Current license as a Dentist from the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners (4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2299).
• Eligibility to obtain controlled substances registration certificates issued by the federal government and the State of Maryland to prescribe narcotic medication.
• Two years of experience in the practice of dentistry.
  • Candidates may substitute possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health for one year of the required experience.
  • Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Dental Officer classifications or Dental Corpsman or Officer specialty codes in the dental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Special Requirements

• Applicants may be given a medical examination prior to appointment to determine their ability to perform the work of the position.
• Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Benefits

• Eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage (medical and prescription) for contractual employees working 30+ hours per week (or on average 130 hours per month). Employees pay 25% of the premiums; the State subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Option to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Leave accrual at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.