Permanent Dentist Job in Putnam, CT
Dentist (Full-time; 40 hours/week) Join Our Team as a Dentist at Generations Family Health Center! Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers. Locations: Putnam, CT & Mobile Health Unit (various community locations) Schedule: Must be available to work at least one (1) day per week on the Mobile Health Unit Job Responsibilities: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Develop and revise dental policies and procedures to meet licensing requirements Lift weights of up to thirty (30) pounds Possess the physical agility and dexterity to administer proper care to patients daily Transport oneself within the Generations Family Health Center, Inc. service area Be available for occasional evening and weekend hours Supervise and evaluate the work performance of dental hygienists and dental assistants Maintain productivity standards typical of community health centers Compensation: Base salary starting at $158,000+ (compensatory salary based on experience) Bilingual Stipend for Spanish or Haitian Creole fluency (upon passing proficiency assessment) Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Disability coverage Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions 5 weeks Paid time off 9 paid holidays Malpractice insurance Loan repayment through NHSC and NHSC Scholarship Repayment Site CME courses and 4 days off per year with $1,500 in CME funds Professional development stipend of $1,000 Relocation Assistance for applicable candidates Visa sponsorship - J1 visa waiver and/or H-1B visa (cap-exempt) for applicable candidates Job Qualifications: Must have a current license to practice dentistry in Connecticut or the ability to obtain licensure Must hold all required State and Federal prescription licenses Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Demonstrate good judgment and the ability to make appropriate decisions Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the Generations Family Health Center, Inc. service area Commitment to maintaining complete confidentiality Ready to Make a Difference? If youâre passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and application online at: https://genhealth.org/opportunities/ To apply by mail, email, or fax, please contact: Generations Family Health Center, Inc. ATTN: Human Resources 40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-1948 FAX: (860) 456-1293 EMAIL: hr@genhealth.org Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discrimination, show preference, or permit harassment. EOE
