Dentist

Description

Start date April 1, 2026

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high-quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
• Benefits start after 30 days
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Plus more!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Achieve Results

• Directly effects improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of high-quality dental treatment. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, dental care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
• Provide leadership and direction to other dental clinic staff. Effect overall clinic results. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
• Operational Excellence
• Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives.
• Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of dental services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
• Relationship Management
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families. Ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources.
• Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other dentists and dental staff members. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
• Professionalism & Stewardship
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of CentroMed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity.
• Promotes oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene.
• Reviews and follows all Dental Clinic protocols, policies and procedures.
• Documents and follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy as indicated by the Standards of Care and Clinical Quality.
• Works as a member of the dental staff in implementing the objectives and the Clinical Outcome Measures by the Life Cycle Groups of the Health Care Plan.
• Manages patient flow and strives to achieve productivity goals.
• Participates in the annual evaluation of the dental support staff.
• Participates in the dental quality assurance program:
• Quarterly chart audits
• Infection control
• OSHA regulations
• Reviews and participates in the implementation of the dental safety program.
• Participates in the evaluation and implementation of changes in the dental department to ensure quality of service to the community.
• Monitors and maintains the Continuing Dental Education requirements for the Texas License as required by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/licensure

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree.
• Current Texas dental license.
• Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration certificate.
• Must be eligible for medical liability coverage under the Federal Torts Claims Act

Professional

• Demonstrates expertise in relevant dental practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/knowledge of JCAHO accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully

Physical/Environmental

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) required.
• Ability to move freely (Bending, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, pushing and pulling).
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity is required. Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasional lifting and pushing.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position