Dentist (Part-time) (Hiring Immediately)

Description :

CAN Community Health is the nation's premier resource in ending epidemics with a mission of empowering wellness, has an exciting opportunity for a Dentist.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values. We offer a good quality of life with an excellent daytime schedule, competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere benefits package with a retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution. We have received recognition in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, & 2018 NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

CAN is a Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.cancommunityhealth.org. Apply Today!

Salary : $100 - $105 per hour based on experience

Statement of Purpose :

As a Dentist with CAN Community Health, Inc., you are responsible for providing sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to patients requiring treatment for HIV / AIDS, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The Dentist will support the organizations goal in providing care to straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities in all their diversity regardless of their immediate ability to pay. The Dentist is responsible for screening, diagnoses and treatment of patients and providing care in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner. The Dentist will make appropriate internal and external referrals and is expected to maintain a high degree of professional competence and behavior while adhering to the highest possible ethical standards.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide high quality comprehensive care using established dental procedures and treatment to new and established patients for CAN Community Health, Inc.
• Educates patients on Dental wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
• Works with and communicates with Specialists by referring to Endodontists, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentists and Periodontists for patients needs.
• Initiates, formalizes, and implements dental protocols.
• Determines acuity level for follow-up, referrals, and consultation appointments.
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of patient care.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities. Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Document patients physical assessments, medical histories, and progress reports under 72 hrs. according to CANs chart documentation policy.
• Ensures ongoing care of chronic patients includes review of problems lists and medications are accurate and timely addressed within the scope of their practice.
• Consults with Medical Director of Dentistry, Chief Medical Officer and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the organization.
• Collaborates and communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff in a professional manner.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and / or family in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
• Complies with, and enforces all established CAN policies, procedures, and clinical protocols as well as any department-specific policies and procedures as they relate to provider functions.
• Supports efforts to ensure that policies and procedures are appropriate to programs and services and that they are developed and / or adjusted according to programmatic changes and evolving community needs.
• Ensures confidentiality is maintained by entire team regarding patient / client information in accordance with HIPAA, professional and departmental standards.
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory laws and rules.
• Monthly maintenance of the emergency kit log.

20. Attends biweekly provider meetings.

21. Responds to after-hours patient calls on Clarus for the clinic.

22. Promotes and practices CAN Community Health, Inc.s mission, values and follows policies.

23. Render assistance to complete paperwork related to medical management of patients, billing, or credentialing requirements.

24. Participate in internal and external committees geared to advance the provision of

Secondary Tasks :

Requirements :

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Required :

Education / Professional :

D.D.S. or DMD, Florida Certified or State where clinic is operating.

Active Dental Board License

Current Malpractice Insurance

Valid driver's license

Experience :

Three years of direct clinical practice

Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.

CAN Required Training :

Physical Requirements :

1.) Neat, professional appearance

2.) Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. manual and finger dexterity and eye- hand coordination. Requires visual and auditory acuity, frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and / or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

3.) Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory acuity.

Machines / Equipment, Tools Used

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reports To : Medical Director of Dentistry

Must be able to pass a Level I background check (a Level II background may also be required).

CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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