POSITION SUMMARY:
To perform general dental services to the Katahdin Valley Health Center clients/patients who desire dental/ oral health care with high quality and in a timely manner. Provides quality dental care and emergency treatment to KVHC clients. Aids in appropriate supervision, coordination, and implementation of oral health care programs and procedures. Provides input in the development of policies, services, and procedures to improve the oral health care in the area and to improve Health Center utilization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Active State of Maine Dental License or ability to obtain
2. Knowledge, experience and active support for rural community dental care
3. Experience working with Community Health Centers
4. Must possess the ability to work with other Medical and Dental Health Professionals effectively
5. Mentor and supervise hygienist and dental assistants
6. Commitment to quality initiatives
7. Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background.
8. Must possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as needed.
9. Valid State of Maine Driver’s license and ability to be insured by KVHC’s vehicle insurance carrier.
BENEFITS:
* KVHC pays 80% of the Health Insurance Premium for employee and 50% for dependent coverage
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Dental Benefit for the employee and family at no cost to the employee (at KVHC Dental Centers), after 90 days of employment
* Accrued up to 3 weeks of paid vacation year one and 4 weeks vacation each year after
* 10 paid Holidays annually, eligible after 90 days of employment
* Up to 24 hour of accrued paid time off year one, up to 48 hours each year after
* Up to 40 hours of accrued earned paid leave each year
* 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, after 90 days of employment
* 100% paid Life Insurance equal to two years of salary
* 401(k) available after one year of employment. KVHC matches the first 3% of the employee's contribution at 100%. The next 2% of the employee's contribution is matched at 50%.
* Education Reimbursement Opportunities
* KVHC Staff adjustment available upon hire