UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! 

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate general Dentist to join our team. As a general dentist, you will be responsible for providing quality dental care to our patients. In this role, you will diagnose and treat a range of dental conditions and perform routine dental procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to patient care and be able to work well in a team environment.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities-

•  Provides comprehensive dental examination, diagnoses, and treatment planning for all patients within the normal Standards of Care for the profession of Dentistry with an emphasis on patient education and prevention.
• Provides comprehensive dental treatment such as restorative dentistry, endodontic therapy, space maintenance, fixed and removable prosthetics, and oral surgery.
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary evaluations by providing dental assessments of foster children in the pediatric clinic.
• Performs oral examinations at all ages from 1 year old physical appointments in Pediatrics and upward.
• Complies with OSHA infection control procedures and follows CDC guidelines.
• Consults with other health professionals (dentists, specialists, physicians, and pharmacists) and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
• Assists in the training of dental students and new/existing dental staff
• Maintains records relating to all professional services rendered
• Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate for referral or as requested by other health care providers
• Creates and role-models a respectful, courteous and professional work environment, addressing conflict and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner.

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Minimum Education and Experience

•  D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from an accredited dental school
• 1 year of clinical experience post-residency preferred

Minimum Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current dental license (in the State of CT highly preferred)
• Controlled Substance license
• DEA Certificate

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems with working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.