This is more than an opportunity to step into an established dental practice. You'll play an important role in the development and continued growth of dental services at Damar, helping shape clinical practices and expand access to high-quality oral healthcare for the individuals and communities we serve.
Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no weekends and no on-callMonday-Wednesday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care
Perform procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canal treatment, tooth extractions, and corrective jaw surgery
Assess patients’ oral health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing and dental imaging
Educate patients and caregivers on recommended treatment, preventive care, and ongoing oral health needs
Respond to dental emergencies and provide appropriate treatment, follow-up, and referrals
Provide individualized, patient-centered dental care to individuals with diverse medical, behavioral, developmental, and communication needs
Supervise and provide clinical oversight to the Dental Hygienist
Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
Help develop and grow Damar’s dental services, including clinical workflows, protocols, and standards of care
Support quality improvement efforts focused on clinical quality, patient safety, access to care, and the overall patient experience
Qualifications and Skills
Required
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental education program
Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Indiana
Current DEA registration
Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
Preferred
Newer dentists are encouraged to apply! Previous professional dental experience is preferred but not required
Experience in a community health, FQHC, integrated healthcare, or similar setting
Experience providing care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or other complex healthcare needs
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Benefits and Perks
Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
Up to $5,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal
Apply today! We review applications daily and can begin interviews within 48 hours.
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.
The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.
Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.
Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.
Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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