Dentist - 1099 Contract

Palmetto Community Care
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Contractor
  • Instant Apply
11 days ago

Job Description

Truesdale Medical Center is seeking an experienced, patient-centered Dentist to provide onsite dental services one day per week.This flexible, part-time independent contractor opportunity is ideal for a dentist seeking to maintain a practice schedule that supports work-life balance. The one-day-per-week schedule offers a meaningful clinical role with minimal administrative and practice overhead, allowing the Dentist to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. The selected contractor will have the support of a dental assistant and support staff.Position SummaryThe Contract Dentist will evaluate adult patients presenting for dental care; diagnose dental and oral health conditions; develop treatment plans; provide preventive, restorative, and basic dental services; and coordinate referrals for specialty care when indicated.Who We AreTruesdale Medical Center provides patient-centered healthcare services in North Charleston. We work directly with Palmetto Community Care, a nonprofit organization that provides case management services for people living with HIV. Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive and problem-focused dental examinations.Diagnose dental and oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.Provide preventive dental care, patient education, and oral hygiene counseling.Perform routine and basic dental procedures within the scope of practice and available resources.Prescribe medications and order diagnostic studies as clinically indicated.Refer patients to dental specialists or other providers when needed.Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.Collaborate with the dental assistant and interdisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.Follow all applicable professional standards, infection-control procedures, and regulatory requirements.QualificationsDDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.Current, unrestricted South Carolina dental license.Current DEA registration, if applicable to prescribing responsibilities.Clinical experience providing general dentistry services to adult patients.Strong diagnostic, treatment-planning, and clinical skills.Commitment to compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with onsite clinical staff.Proficiency with electronic health record and dental documentation systems preferred.What Truesdale Medical Center OffersFlexible one-day-per-week onsite schedule.Independent contractor 1099 arrangement.Opportunity to integrate this role alongside an existing practice, retirement schedule, or other professional commitments.Dedicated dental assistant support.Minimal practice overhead and administrative burden.Direct collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.Meaningful opportunity to expand access to essential dental care in the community.If you are a skilled, compassionate Dentist seeking a flexible, low-overhead opportunity to provide high-quality care, we encourage you to apply.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Charleston, SC
Job TypeContractor

Skills

  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Clinical Medicineunmatched
  • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Analysisunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)unmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Medical Diagnosisunmatched
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  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
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  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
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  • Preventive Medicineunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)unmatched

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