What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.?
About Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.:
At Good Shepherd Community Clinic, we believe healthcare works best when it is rooted in real relationships. Our journey began with a simple, powerful idea: everyone in our community deserves access to quality, compassionate care—and that idea remains central to who we are today.
At Good Shepherd Community Clinic, we believe healthcare works best when it is rooted in real relationships. Our journey began with a simple, powerful idea: everyone in our community deserves access to quality, compassionate care—and that idea remains central to who we are today.
Dentist Overview:
As a Dentist at Good Shepherd Community Clinic, you'll join a close-knit dental team providing comprehensive care in a setting where quality and relationships come first. You’ll have the professional autonomy to use your clinical judgment while working alongside an experienced dental provider, giving you the support you need while becoming part of a team that values your perspective, your contribution, and the light you bring to the people around you.
What You'll Do:
- Provide comprehensive care: Treat a broad range of dental needs through preventive, restorative, and surgical care, and educate patients on maintaining their oral health.
- Make thoughtful clinical decisions: Examine patients, diagnose conditions, interpret diagnostic imaging, and develop treatment plans based on what each patient needs.
- Talk with your patients: Explain what you see, what you recommend, and the options available so you can work together to determine next steps.
- Build relationships over time: Get to know your patients, understand their concerns, and create an environment where they feel comfortable speaking openly about their care.
- Connect patients with additional care: Coordinate referrals and work with other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Document the details: Maintain accurate and timely records in the EHR system
What We’re Looking For:
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
- Current, valid Oklahoma dental license in good standing.
- Knowledge and experience in general dentistry, with the clinical judgment to diagnose, develop treatment plans, and provide comprehensive care.
Preferred:
- Experience in a community health center, FQHC, public health setting, or similar environment.
Why Join Good Shepherd?
The work we do is important, but so is the life you have outside of work. We want our team to feel proud of what they do here and still have time for the people and moments that matter to them. That’s why GSCC operates on a 34‑hour, Monday–Thursday workweek. We also offer benefits and opportunities for growth that support you throughout your career.
Benefits include:
- 34‑hour workweek, Monday–Thursday
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- FSA and HSA options
- 2% employer retirement contribution
- Generous PTO
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness resources
- Pet insurance
EEO Statement:
We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Disclaimer:
The above-noted job advertisement is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the positions.
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000