Tennessee Department of Health
DENTIST - 10142025-71946 at Tennessee Department of Health
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 10/14/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $11,353.00 - $18,146.00 Salary (Annually): $136,236.00 - $217,752.00 Job Type: Full-Time Location: Columbia, TN Department: Health Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an approved school of dentistry. Necessary Special Qualifications: Valid/current license to practice dentistry in the State of Tennessee. Responsibilities
Provides general dental services to patients to prevent or eliminate dental disease. Plan and coordinate public health dental programs and provide innovative leadership to improve oral health by utilizing scientifically proven methods to prevent dental disease. Provides general dental services to patients to prevent or eliminate dental disease. Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. Assess information from medical history, patient and/or parent or legal guardian and medical consults, concerning information as it relates to patient treatment. Obtain information from internal or external stake holders/partners to develop, implement, and prioritize programs based on the information received. Ensure all records, reports and correspondence are completed and processed within the required timeframe. Conducts or attends regularly held meetings to discuss work status, to plan for future work, to solve problems in daily work and to inform the manager and staff of any organizations changes. Monitor inventory equipment and/or supplies to ensure the unit has the necessary equipment and/or supplies to perform functions. Submit request for expenditures to management for approval. Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. Assigns, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff and their work. Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner and the County Board of Health essential to the control of preventable diseases and maintenance of dental health. Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing or by telephone or email. Providing guidance and expert advice to internal and external partners (local, federal and state agencies). Competencies
Interpersonal Savvy Manages Conflict Decision Quality Manages Complexity Instills Trust Knowledges
Customer and Personal Service Personnel and Human Resources Dentistry Skills
Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making Time Management Critical Thinking Management of Personnel Resources Abilities
Control Precision Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Problem Sensitivity Multilimb Coordination Tools & Equipment
Dental Instruments and Equipment Computer Telephone
Fax Copier TN Driver Standards
A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors. Position Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
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Opening Date/Time: 10/14/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $11,353.00 - $18,146.00 Salary (Annually): $136,236.00 - $217,752.00 Job Type: Full-Time Location: Columbia, TN Department: Health Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an approved school of dentistry. Necessary Special Qualifications: Valid/current license to practice dentistry in the State of Tennessee. Responsibilities
Provides general dental services to patients to prevent or eliminate dental disease. Plan and coordinate public health dental programs and provide innovative leadership to improve oral health by utilizing scientifically proven methods to prevent dental disease. Provides general dental services to patients to prevent or eliminate dental disease. Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. Assess information from medical history, patient and/or parent or legal guardian and medical consults, concerning information as it relates to patient treatment. Obtain information from internal or external stake holders/partners to develop, implement, and prioritize programs based on the information received. Ensure all records, reports and correspondence are completed and processed within the required timeframe. Conducts or attends regularly held meetings to discuss work status, to plan for future work, to solve problems in daily work and to inform the manager and staff of any organizations changes. Monitor inventory equipment and/or supplies to ensure the unit has the necessary equipment and/or supplies to perform functions. Submit request for expenditures to management for approval. Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. Assigns, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff and their work. Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner and the County Board of Health essential to the control of preventable diseases and maintenance of dental health. Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing or by telephone or email. Providing guidance and expert advice to internal and external partners (local, federal and state agencies). Competencies
Interpersonal Savvy Manages Conflict Decision Quality Manages Complexity Instills Trust Knowledges
Customer and Personal Service Personnel and Human Resources Dentistry Skills
Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making Time Management Critical Thinking Management of Personnel Resources Abilities
Control Precision Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Problem Sensitivity Multilimb Coordination Tools & Equipment
Dental Instruments and Equipment Computer Telephone
Fax Copier TN Driver Standards
A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors. Position Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
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