Dentist - Pediatric Focus

Description

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare—we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives—including your own—STRIDE is the place for you.

General Purpose: In order to ensure quality healthcare dental services, the Dentist provides general dental services to patients. The dentist position is under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Oral Health or Associate Director of Oral Health.

Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities:

• Provides oral health treatment including mandated care (prevention, emergency care, risk assessment), expected care (elimination of disease through extraction, restoration, endodontics), and optional care (removable and fixed partial dentures) as part of the approved scope of service.
• Evaluates dental radiographs and charts for accurate diagnostic findings and assessment.
• Reviews patient health history and charts existing oral conditions, findings, and assessment/plan into EHR system.
• Develops sequenced treatment plan for patients.
• Arranges referrals and consultations to patients as needed.
• Collaborate with medical and behavioral providers in order to coordinate appropriate care for medically compromised patients.
• Directly supervises rotating dental students in the dental clinics for quality outcome.
• Reviews prosthodontic dental lab cases with dental lab technician to coordinate appropriate treatment for patients.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement program: peer chart reviews and quality improvement.
• Collaborates with operational manager(s) and dental support staff to order and maintain dental supplies.
• This position requires working with portable delivery setups to serve senior population. 

Requirements

STRIDE Values:

• Community: All are welcome at STRIDE - our patients are the center of our work.
• Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value: We respond to patients' needs by providing effective, affordable care.
• Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Education and Experience:

 Required:

• Doctorate degree in Dentistry
• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Colorado
• Graduation from an accredited dental school
• DEA License and BLS certification
• Previous experience working with an Electronic Dental Record program
• Successful completion of General Practice Residency or 2 years of General Dentistry experience

Preferred:

• General dentistry experience with a strong emphasis on pediatric dentistry
• Demonstrated experience providing dental care to pediatric patients
• Previous experience working in a community healthcare dental clinic
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Skills & Expertise

• Ability to provide culturally sensitive dental care to patients with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
• Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate program.
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations. 
• Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDEs diverse patient population.
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.
• Past medical dental integration experiences or willingness to work with medical providers for delivery of optimal care.

Tools you’ll use:

Computer, printer, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, and all Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and the internet.

Working Environment and Physical Activities:

Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making. Works independently.

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we value a strong and collaborative work environment. To ensure a successful integration into our team, we implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees. This timeframe is designed to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment within our organization. It offers both the employee and the employer the opportunity to determine if the role is a mutual fit, promoting long-term success and satisfaction in your career with us. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing quality health care to our community!

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. 

We offer a competitive salary range of $148,409 – 168,207, depending on your experience.

This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.

Why STRIDE?

Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME) 
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more

STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification. 

STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

Health and Safety Commitment:

To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.