Dentist - Full License Required

Who We Are:
Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens.
From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.

Job Summary:
Union: No
Union Name: n/a
Patient Facing: Yes

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is currently seeking a dynamic full-time dentist to provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care to individuals experiencing homelessness in our dental clinic located in Jean Yawkey Place. Under the direction of the Dental Director, the dentist will work with a multidisciplinary staff to maintain high-quality standards of patient care.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care
   1. Provide full-time comprehensive dental care including but not limited to diagnostic examinations, oral health education, preventative treatment including dental prophylaxis, periodontal treatment including scaling and root planing, restorations, oral surgery including simple and surgical extractions and minor alveoloplasty, urgent visits, fixed crowns, and removable prosthetics including partial and complete dentures.
   2. Determine, implement, and evaluate patient-centered treatment plans.
   3. Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records in accordance with BHCHP policy.
   4. Directly precept and educate dental student externs on clinical rotations in our clinic
   5. Patience and a flexible nondogmatic approach to providing dentistry. 
2. Collaborative Responsibilities
   1. Actively participate in department meetings and general staff meetings.
   2. Participate in chart reviews, case reviews, and attend CME meetings on a regular basis as mandated by the appropriate State Dental Board and to maintain the highest level of clinical competence.
   3. Assist in the supervision, training, and management of dental staff.
   4. Maintain professionalism and treat all patients and fellow staff with respect and dignity.
   5. Complete required training, performance reviews, and bi-weekly timecards in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited dental school with a degree in Dentistry (DMD or DDS).
• Fully licensed to practice Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current DEA Controlled Substance Certification and DPH Controlled Substance Registration.
• Life support training certification (e.g. CPR, BLS, ACLS) from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person component.
• Familiarity with Health Care for the Homeless programs is desired with a strong understanding of the complex health problems of homeless people, substance use disorder, harm reduction strategies, and the social determinants of health; Understanding of the historical and current effects of racism and xenophobia in the health care setting is desired.
• Fluency in another language (especially Spanish and Haitian Creole, which are most reflected in our patient population) is desired. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $140,000 - $224,000 annually.
• BHCHP full-time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.