Opportunity: Dentist - Lubbock
 Opportunity Details
Opportunity Type: Permanent - Full Time
Specialty: Dentistry
Location: Lubbock, TX, USA
Job Position Code: 251459  
Openings: 1
Last Updated: 2/20/2023 12:32:07 PM  
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 Offer Details
Income Details:

Salary negotiable based on experience.

Student Loan Forgiveness:

NHSC

Vacation: 16.5 days off a year (accrued) *Increases with longevity*
CME: 5 days CME with 3,000 allowance
Other Benefits:

Excellent Benefits! This facility offers a progressive compensation and benefits package which includes:

  • Health, life, dental and optical insurance
     
  • 16.5 days of PTO accrued
     
  • 5 days + $3,000 reimbursed annually for CME
     
  • FTCA Malpractice Insurance
     
  • Retirement plan available
     
  • 162 Bonus plan (A permanent life insurance policy that accrues cash value that can be used as the employee’s retirement income in the future. The cash value is tax-deferred, while the death benefit is tax-free for the employee’s beneficiaries)
     
  • Up to 120 hours of extended medical leave available

 Job Description

In Lubbock, TX: Texas Association of Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Dentist to provide direct patient care for children and adults. Ensure that dental assistants use proper techniques and methods in the clinic. Must communicate effectively with dental staff. 

Job Overview:

  • Sees at least 15 patients per 8-hour day, unless unusual circumstances arise, e.g. difficult surgical procedure. Has to see walk-in patients
  • Use Formulary prescriptions except in cases in which patient care could be compromised.
  • Is willing at times to work without an assistant.
  • Provides clinical direction to the Dental Assistants in proper technique and methods.
  • EHR: Dentrix 

No agencies, please. TACHC does not accept solicitations from outside recruitment agencies.

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 Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • D.D.S.  degree
  • Current  or pending Texas dental license
Will Accept New Graduates!
Bilingual in Spanish and English Preferred But Not Required!
Come make a difference in Lubbock!
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Community Overview

Lubbock, TX: Located in a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, Lubbock (pop. 250,000) is a city low on taxes, low on the cost of living, and high on convenience. Its consistently low unemployment rate supports the naming of Lubbock in Best Places for Business and Careers by Forbes magazine in 2008. Lubbock also sports a world class airport, mild climate, three universities, an area lake for recreation, local college football, 6 area golf courses, local artists, hot live music, and delicious regional cuisine. Lubbock is known as the "hub city" since its retail trade area serves 1.2 million. Just a stone's throw from the major metropolitan delights of Albuquerque, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denver, weekend road trips to reach any of these cities range from 300 to 500 miles.

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 Contact Information
Contact: Jonathan Davis, Provider Services Specialist
Texas Association of Community Health Centers
5900 Southwest Parkway, #3
Austin, TX 78735
Email: jdavis@tachc.org
Phone: (512) 329-5959

 Practice Information
Number of physicians in group: 3
Practice Description :

This clinic houses primary care services, which include family practice/adult/geriatric medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, dental, pharmacy, mental health, laboratory, eye, outreach, health education, X-ray services, and administrative services. There are 8 family practice/adult/geriatric medicine rooms, 13 pediatric rooms, and 10 dental exam rooms. The practice is located in downtown Lubbock.

If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.