COMMUNITY ACCESS NETWORK
Managing Dentist
Chief Medical Officer
Exempt
Full-time (32-40 hours/week, schedule varies)
Purpose :
The Managing Dentist is the lead dental providers at Community Access Network (CAN), a Federally-Qualified Health Center Look Alike). CAN is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible, and affordable oral health care to underserved residents. This role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality dentistry in alignment with CAN’s mission and in compliance with HRSA, state, and federal guidelines.
The Managing serves as the sole dentist at Community Access Network’s Old Forest Road Dental Center. The Managing Dentist provides preventative, restorative, and emergency dental services, provides clinical supervision to dental assistants, and collaborates with medical and behavioral health teams to ensure integrated care. The Managing Dentist may be directed by the Chief Medical Officer to perform other duties in accordance with funding agencies’ requirements, contractual agreements, as well as policies, procedures and protocols established by the CAN Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:
· Provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and emergency care to patients over the age of 16.
· Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient encounters in eClinicalWorks, the electronic health record.
· Adhere to standards of care, infection control protocols, HIPAA, OSHA, and CDC guidelines. Work with dental support staff and the Operations Manager to ensure the dental center’s compliance with CAN, federal, and state infection control and safety regulations.
· Obtains dental specialists for general dentistry patients by referring to endodontists, oral/maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, periodontists, and prosthodontists
· Prescribe medications in compliance with DEA regulations and clinical guidelines.
· Serve as the lead dentist at the clinic, setting the tone for quality and compassionate patient care.
· Provider clinical supervision and mentorship to dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students (as applicable).
· Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer on policies, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
· Monitor productivity, quality metrics, and patient outcomes; participate in performance improvement programs.
· Ensure services meet HRSA and FQHC-specific standards and requirements.
· Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; maintaining asepsis; complying with the State's Dental Practice Act and other health and legal regulations.
· Participate in peer reviews, audits, and compliance reviews.
· Maintain licensure, DEA registration, and continuing education requirements.
· Promote the mission of CAN by delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to all patients.
· Participate in outreach, education, and community engagement activities as requested.
· Support integration of oral health with primary care and behavioral health services.
Qualifications:
- Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school
- Active Virginia License as a Dentist
- CPR Certification
- Experience with Dental Software, eClinicalWorks preferred
- Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, particularly those experiencing socio-economic disparity.
- Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans
- Knowledge of Federal, State and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services
- Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, both periodontal and caries risk assessments and associated conditions and pathology in dental patients
- Ability to perform a full range of established dental procedures
- Knowledge of patient screening, charting and medical history procedures and documentation
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical co-workers
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Lynchburg, VA 24504 (Required)
Work Location: In person
