Clinical Dentist - Jefferson County Department of Health

Clinical Dentist Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Clinical Dentist to diagnose and provide dental treatment. This includes performing an initial assessment of a patient by collecting various health-related information, conducting X-rays, examining the teeth, etc. Clinical Dentists also perform a variety of dental procedures to include regular cleanings, cavity treatments, extractions, root canals, and crown placement. They may follow up with patients who have had advanced procedures performed, and may perform follow-up examinations to include taking impressions and/or administering medications or additional treatments. Clinical Dentists are also responsible for the supervision of employees/staff to include assigning and reviewing work, scheduling subordinate staff, making hiring recommendations, and training staff. They are responsible for maintaining the professional requirements of the field, and may often assist in the training and education of students who are conducting their rotations at the Jefferson County Department of Health. Clinical Dentists may often serve on boards or committees to assist with special initiatives and goals related to the agency. While JCDH provides treatment to a wide range of patient ages, the majority of the patients are age 20 and under. This position is part time and therefore does not offer benefits. Jefferson County Department of Health: $129,147 - $200,366 The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama or successful completion of a regional board exam honored by the Alabama State of Dental Examiners as senior year dental student. Must provide evidence of satisfactory completion of board exam prior to contingency hire, and must provide License to practice dentistry in Alabama prior to start date. Experience recording clinical information such as notes, charting, coding, etc. in an electronic dental records software program (Dentrix, Eagle Soft, etc.). The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County Department of Health. These qualifications may be considered by the Health Department when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Experience practicing dentistry with both a pediatric and adult population. Experience performing basic oral surgery procedures. Experience performing endodontic procedures. Experience working with digital radiographs (i.e., x-rays). Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.