General Dentist

32-36 hours/week, full-time benefits-eligible, 3-4 days per week

FLSA Exempt, Salary $144,000 - $167,250 DOE/ DOQ 

Must possess a Montana license in good standing and be able to pass a criminal background check.

Position open until filled

We are an approved loan repayment site through the National Health Service Corps

We offer a competitive wage and generous benefits package including:

Traditional 80/20, $1100 deductible (employee pays around $78 per month for single coverage*)

High Deductible $5000 plan. (Employee pays $0 per month for single coverage*) 

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, LPFSA, DCFSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match up to $100 per month

Dental and Vision coverage 

The company paid a Life and AD&D policy valued at $20,000

Voluntary Supplementary Life Insurance 

Pet Insurance

Retirement Planning Services

Voluntary LegalEase legal services policy

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays

Paid Sabbatical at 5-year tenure milestones

Safe Harbor 403b Retirement Plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting

Regular performance and wage reviews

Opportunity for professional growth and promotion

Employee Social Club

Loan Repayment options through the State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) for qualified licensed individuals

Continuing Education and License Allowance

Production incentives for qualified providers

Scheduling flexibility

*Premium contributions are prorated for employees working less than 30 hours per week

Position Summary:

Under the general direction and supervision of the Dental Director, this position provides comprehensive, coordinated preventive dental services to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. The Dentist will be directly involved in the assessment, management, and appropriate intervention of those patients requiring dental services. Initiating diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting the vitality of teeth. To further the focus of Southwest Montana Community Health Center’s mission as a patient-centered medical home, the dentist will support the patient’s optimal functioning and improve collaborative coordination of care by engaging the resources and expertise of other staff and community resources.

Position Requirements:

Education, Licensure:

Board certification in Dentistry, current License in Montana in good standing, and current certification in BLS.

Experience:

Experience with medically underserved populations and public health.

Experience with Electronic Dental Records required.

Two years post-graduate experience highly preferred - prior residency experience considered

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities:

Provides basic and emergency direct patient care to dental patients of SWMTCHC.

Assure quality dental services, including, but not limited to, dental screenings, diagnosis, and basic restorative dentistry.

Remains current with standards of practice.

Ensures that accurate dental records of patient visits are maintained.

Participates in annual dental care plan goals and objectives.

Participates in the review and determination of the dental clinic's scope of service.

Supervises, in conjunction with the Dental Director, dental assistants, dental scheduler, and dental hygienists.

Coordinates services with clinic and community providers to ensure delivery of comprehensive dental care services.

Coordinates with SMTMCHCs and the community’s providers to ensure delivery of integrated multidisciplinary comprehensive primary care services.

Participates in SWMTCHC’s continuous quality improvement and performance review programs.

Assists with the SWMTCHC’s dental procedures and systems to assure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and standards of practice, including dental policies and procedures, OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health, coding, and billing.

Participates in the development of policy and procedure manuals used in the dental clinic.

Participates in the recruitment of volunteers and staff for a dental clinic.

Participates in communication with volunteer dentists in the SWMTCHC dental program.

Serves as one of the key links with the Butte and Southwestern Montana dental community.

Complies with SWMTCHC’s policies and procedures.

Participates in SWMTCHC staff meetings and clinic meetings as directed.

Uses a computer and related software.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Competent in dealing with diverse populations.

Ability to coordinate care with other medical, behavioral health, and dental staff.

Knowledge of dental clinic operations.

Knowledge of dental practices and procedures.

Ability to support and work collaboratively with staff, patients, clinical support, and administrative staff.

Knowledge of the principles of supervision and training.

Basic computer skills to include proficiency with Electronic Dental Records.

Excellent oral and written communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to work as a successful integrated multi-disciplinary primary health care team.

Legal Concepts:

Practices with the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities.

Maintains confidentiality.

Follows federal, state, and local legal guidelines; follows license criteria when licensure applies.

Maintains HIPAA & OSHA compliance.

Report any evidence of abuse or neglect to the provider or appropriate official.

Supervision: This position has indirect supervisory responsibilities over other dental staff

Immediate Supervisor: Dental Director/Dentist; in their absence, Executive Director

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

General office/clinic conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accidents and hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to twenty pounds. Clear diction and acute hearing are necessary for effective communication with the staff and public.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position is based in Dillon; however, position responsibilities may require travel to Butte on occasion. Use of a personal vehicle is required for travel; therefore, a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and registration are required.

OSHA Classification I: Normal work routine involves potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood and/or body fluids; use of appropriate protective measures is required.

About Southwest Montana Community Health Center

We are proud to partner with the Butte Job Service to assist job seekers.  If you need free assistance preparing a professional resume, or preparing for an interview, please contact the Butte Job Service.  They can be reached at 406-494-0300 or at www.montanaworks.gov.  Their office is located at 2201 White Blvd., Butte, MT.  

Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a mission-driven, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).  FQHCs are community-based healthcare providers that receive funding from the Federal government to provide comprehensive primary care services in underserved areas. FQHCs provide care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay, and offer a sliding fee discount based on income. FQHCs must meet certain requirements to receive funding, such as providing services to medically underserved areas or populations, offering a comprehensive set of primary care services, and having a governing board that includes patients.

Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a recognized National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).  PCMH designation is gained by meeting certain standards set by the NCQA. These standards include providing comprehensive, coordinated care, using evidence-based practices, and engaging patients in their care. Community health centers that receive PCMH designation are recognized for providing high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and reduces costs.  PCMH is our model of primary care that emphasizes care coordination, communication, and patient engagement to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes. The PCMH model encourages providers to work as a team to coordinate and manage care for patients, provide timely access to care, and use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes. The PCMH model also emphasizes the importance of patient engagement, providing patients with the tools and resources they need to take an active role in their own health care.

We opened our doors in 1986 under the name Butte-Silver Bow Primary Healthcare Clinic Inc. Our main clinic is in Butte, Montana, and we have locations in Dillon and Anaconda, Montana.  We offer medical, dental, behavioral health, care management, pharmacy, and clinical pharmacy services to everyone.  We accept most insurances and private-pay clients, as well as uninsured or underinsured clients.  Our passion is to ensure that healthcare remains accessible and affordable to everyone.

Our clinics care for more than 13,000 patients annually and employs more than 150 people in our various locations.