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Hamilton Health Center
Newport, Pennsylvania

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Restorative dentistryOral health educationClinical documentationInterpersonal 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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About Hamilton Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Birthday Holiday
7 Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Retirement Plan with Matching