Job Posting: Wood County Health Department

Details

04/24/2025

General Dentist

Wood County Health Department

General Dentist - Independent Contractor

Seeking a General Dentist - Independent Contractor to provide full scope of general dentistry services, including preventative, restorative, and complex treatment, addressing a wide range of patient needs across all ages.

Responsibilities

Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice
Meets patient needs as they arise
Utilizes appropriate diagnostic and treatment techniques and delegates and refers care as appropriate
Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing education requirements
Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist's defined scope of training
Communicates with the dental staff regarding patient treatment plans
Educates patients and parents of patients on maintaining proper oral health
Carefully documents in the EDR all medications, diagnosis, treatments and consultations and follows treatment plans
Provides team leadership to Dental Staff
Adheres to established clinical protocols and office procedures for all visit types.

Required Qualifications

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in general dentistry
Current licensure in the state of Ohio. Must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics. Must be maintained throughout employment.
Current CPR/AED certification. Must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid Ohio driver's license
Proof of automobile insurance
Clear record with Ohio State Dental Board
Knowledge of public health laws, regulations and standards as defined by federal, state and local governments
The ability to successfully pass a background check