Per Diem Dentist - Pediatrics (ACT)

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Location: Various Legacy Clinics

Per Diem Dentist - Pediatrics (Job Overview)

Schedule: Per Diem | On Call | Minimum of 2 Shifts Per Month

Are you driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare? Do you find fulfillment in a collaborative atmosphere where your talents can truly shine and grow? At Legacy Community Health, we're excited to welcome a dedicated Staff Dentist into our family, to help us deliver exceptional dental care to our valued patients.

• Role Highlights: As a Staff Dentist, you'll provide comprehensive dental care, playing a crucial role in our mission to ensure accessible healthcare for everyone.
• Work Environment Benefits: Embrace a supportive team atmosphere that places high value on work-life balance and personal fulfillment.
• Impact and Growth Opportunities: Engage in community health events and leverage our professional development programs to advance your career.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with our Director of Dental Services and a team of passionate professionals.
• Mission-Driven: Join an organization wholeheartedly committed to enhancing community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver quality dental care to all patients, upholding the highest standards of practice, ethics, and professionalism.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Dental Services to establish and refine dental policies and quality improvement procedures.
• Evaluate current practices and recommend enhancements to improve patient flow, dental records, billing, and appointment practices.
• Supervise, direct, train, and educate dental ancillary staff to ensure clear understanding of policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Provide emergency call coverage as scheduled, adhering to established protocols and standard practices.
• Participate actively in community health events, including school screenings, health fairs, and other social and community activities.
• Engage in the Performance Improvement Program to consistently enhance service quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the dental department's goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school.
• Must have a Texas dental license.
• Professional clinical dental experience in practicing dentistry.
• Authoritative knowledge of the practice and techniques of dentistry as a general practitioner in a community health center is highly desirable.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadline and decision making responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Spanish is preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.