Dentist
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Palmetto Community Care
North Charleston, SC, US
Summary
The dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat dental and oral conditions for adult patients, including those living with HIV. They will also collaborate with healthcare providers and refer patients for specialty consultations as needed.
Job Description
Truesdale Medical Center is a non-profit organization that provides care and support to individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Join our team as a Dentist and experience the opportunity to work onsite with a customer-centric group dedicated to excellence. This role allows you to leverage your DDS/DMS qualifications while working One day per week, 6 hours per day, providing essential care to patients, including those with HIV. Enjoy the benefits of minimal practice overhead, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your patients. With a culture that values empathy and integrity, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization where your contributions genuinely make a difference in the community. At Truesdale Medical Center, we are committed to ensuring that every person, especially those living with HIV, has access to quality dental care. The dentist will play a crucial role in providing preventive care, hygiene, and basic dental services tailored to adult patients. Recognizing that individuals with HIV face a higher risk of oral health issues, our team focuses on improving their quality of life through dedicated oral health care enhancing their self-esteem and fostering positive social interactions. Regular check-ups and good dental hygiene are essential components in managing the risks associated with HIV, making our work not just a profession, but a vital contribution to the well-being of our patients. In this role, you will have direct referrals, face-to-face contact with the patients' treating healthcare provider, and use of the latest equipment.
Your day to day as a Dentist
The dentist will examine patients requesting dental care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribe and carry out appropriate dental/oral treatment or refer individuals for specialty consultation or treatment.
Does this sound like you?
To thrive as a Contract Dentist at Truesdale Medical Center, a strong foundation in both technical and interpersonal skills is essential. Proficiency in software is crucial for managing patient records and facilitating effective treatment plans. Additionally, a deep understanding of oral health issues, particularly for patients living with HIV, is vital for providing informed and empathetic care.
Strong communication skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient wellness. Ultimately, a commitment to customer-centricity and integrity will drive your success in making meaningful connections with adult patients and improving their overall quality of life.
Our team needs you!
So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!
For more than 34 years, Palmetto Community Care, formerly Lowcountry AIDS Services, has been serving men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. PCC provides case management, access to medical care, housing assistance, financial assistance, nutritional assistance and legal assistance along with an array of other supportive services to hundreds in the Charleston area. PCC also works to prevent this epidemic through education, media campaigns, community outreach, and free, daily HIV/STD testing.
Mission
Palmetto Community Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for persons living with HIV and AIDS and to providing HIV prevention resources and programs for schools, churches, community organizations, and the workplace in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.
In carrying out this mission, PCC strives to:
• Provide practical and emotional support to people with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends, and loved ones.
• Educate the public about HIV and AIDS and its prevention, actively confronting discrimination when it interferes with compassionate care for clients.
• Act as an advocacy, resource, and referral agency for people affected by HIV and AIDS.
• Work cooperatively with and provide assistance to the healthcare community and social service organizations.
• Represent the needs of people affected by HIV and AIDS on a local, state, and national level; ensure their fair and equitable treatment; and secure sufficient resources.
Founded
1990
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
North Charleston, South Carolina
For more than 34 years, Palmetto Community Care, formerly Lowcountry AIDS Services, has been serving men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. PCC provides case management, access to medical care, housing assistance, financial assistance, nutritional assistance and legal assistance along with an array of other supportive services to hundreds in the Charleston area. PCC also works to prevent this epidemic through education, media campaigns, community outreach, and free, daily HIV/STD testing.
Mission
Palmetto Community Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for persons living with HIV and AIDS and to providing HIV prevention resources and programs for schools, churches, community organizations, and the workplace in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.
In carrying out this mission, PCC strives to:
• Provide practical and emotional support to people with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends, and loved ones.
• Educate the public about HIV and AIDS and its prevention, actively confronting discrimination when it interferes with compassionate care for clients.
• Act as an advocacy, resource, and referral agency for people affected by HIV and AIDS.
• Work cooperatively with and provide assistance to the healthcare community and social service organizations.
• Represent the needs of people affected by HIV and AIDS on a local, state, and national level; ensure their fair and equitable treatment; and secure sufficient resources.
Founded
1990
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
North Charleston, South Carolina