Dentist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job Summary
The Dentist provides comprehensive, patient-centered dental care within an ambulatory care setting, supporting Hamilton Health Center’s mission to deliver accessible, high-quality services to the community. This role is responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical care delivery while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure continuity and excellence in patient outcomes.
Benefits Offered
In addition to your base compensation, you are eligible for:
* Generous paid time off
* Birthday holiday and 7 paid holidays
* Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
* Company-paid life insurance.
* Retirement Plan with matching opportunity
* Employee Assistance Program
Essential Functions
Clinical Care & Patient Management
* Perform comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
* Provide preventive, restorative, and basic surgical procedures within scope
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
* Educate patients on oral health, treatment plans, and preventive care
Care Coordination & Team Collaboration
* Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and care team members
* Refer patients to specialists as appropriate
* Support continuity of care across departments
Compliance & Quality Standards
* Adhere to infection control standards (ADA, OSHA, CDC guidelines)
* Maintain compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies
* Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
* Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited program
* Current or eligible Pennsylvania dental license
* Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
* CPR certification
* Eligible for credentialing and participation with payer programs
* FTCA eligibility
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in a community health or FQHC setting
* Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
All About Hamilton Health Center
Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Harrisburg, PA. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that promotes access, treatment, education, and prevention for all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. As part of our team, you will work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference.
EOE
Key Responsibilities
The dentist provides comprehensive, patient-centered dental care including diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical procedures. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program and possess a current Pennsylvania dental license. Active DEA registration, CPR certification, and eligibility for credentialing are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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