Pediatric Dentist (PART TIME)

About CrossOver Healthcare Ministry

CrossOver Healthcare Ministry provides compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the uninsured and medically underserved in our local community through the operation of two medical clinics: one in the City of Richmond and one in Henrico County. CrossOver is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers comprehensive healthcare services to its patients. We do not receive direct federal funding or have access to federally funded prescription drug programs. CrossOver relies on the generosity of our volunteers, donors, and community partners to sustain our mission.

Mission

At CrossOver Healthcare Ministry, we believe that healthcare is foundational. When a person is not healthy, they may have difficulty maintaining employment, taking care of their family, and living a fulfilling life. Through our two healthcare clinics, we serve over 6,600 low-income, uninsured and Medicaid patients each year, providing primary and specialty care, chronic disease management, medication and medications management, dental, eye care, pediatrics, mental health counseling, women’s health & OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment, case management, and health education We don't turn away patients based on inability to pay and rely on volunteers and philanthropic support to provide services. For over 40 years, CrossOver has worked to create a healthy, vibrant community where every person is restored by the compassionate, healing love of God.

All are Welcome

CrossOver follows Christ’s example that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. We do this at our clinics by offering comprehensive, quality healthcare to community members who are uninsured and medically underserved. All we say and do demonstrates our fervent belief that our patients, volunteers and employees are valued and deserving of respect. We serve as a safe and inclusive provider of healthcare, respecting people of any or no religious tradition.

Our employees and volunteers, while varying in beliefs, find common ground in our mission statement to provide care and support to our neighbors and the beliefs and principles outlined in this ministry statement. It is through the care we provide, and the way in which we provide it, that CrossOver honors God in a way that defines our past, influences the present, and sustains our future.

Position/Title: Pediatric Dentist

Status: Part-time, 4-6 hours/week

Supervisor: Dental Director

Salary: $100 - $110 hourly

Schedule: To be discussed during the hiring process

Work Location: Henrico Clinic @ 8600 Quioccasin Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Dentist to join our team one day per week. The Pediatric Dentist provides comprehensive oral health care to children enrolled in Medicaid and to uninsured patients, as scheduling permits.

This provider examines, diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, gums, and oral structures in children. Care is delivered in accordance with CrossOver’s mission and vision, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, patient education, and integrated care.

Key Responsibilities of Position

Clinical Care

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions in pediatric patients using dental instruments, radiographs, and other diagnostic tools.

• Provide some preventive services, which may include comprehensive or periodic exams, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, silver diamine fluoride and oral health risk assessments.
• Deliver restorative care, including fillings, stainless steel crowns, and uncomplicated extractions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide limited emergency dental care as needed.
• Prescribe antibiotics and other medications when clinically indicated.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in our electronic health records in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Patient and Family Education

• Educate patients, parents or other caregivers on preventive dental care, oral hygiene practices, and injury prevention.
• Provide anticipatory guidance appropriate to the child’s developmental stage.
• Reinforce the connection between oral health and overall health and well-being.

Program Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and interdisciplinary teams to promote integrated care.
• Support clinical quality initiatives and participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Supervise dental hygienists, assistants, and undergraduate volunteers as needed.
• Promote a welcoming, child-friendly, and culturally sensitive care environment.
• Contribute to program development and improvement discussions with leadership as requested.

Compliance and Administration

• Follow OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogen regulations and infection control standards.
• Ensure proper coding and documentation for Medicaid.
• Maintain state licensure, continuing education, and credentialing requirements.
• Work in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and industry standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational goals.
• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, industry standards, and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, Dental Board, HIPAA, Employee Handbook).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations.
• Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Work with multiple volunteer dental providers in our free clinic setting.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program.
• Current, unrestricted dental license in the State of Virginia.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Dentistry.

Experience and Skills

• Experience providing dental care to pediatric patients for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience working in a healthcare safety-net or nonprofit setting (preferred).
• Comfort working with a multicultural and multilingual patient population, including Medicaid and uninsured patients.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.
• Strong behavior management and communication skills with children and caregivers.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic) preferred but not required.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects.
• Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
• May be required to administer CPR.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and hectic, fast-paced, high anxiety environments.

CrossOver is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CrossOver is committed to welcoming all. From our physical spaces to our expressions of faith and awareness of difference, we work to provide healthcare that welcomes all.

www.crossoverministry.org

Pay: $66,354.30 - $79,910.55 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,354 - $79,911