St. Louis County
Job Title
Dentist (Part‑time)
at St. Louis County.
Overview We seek a dentist to provide accessible, high‑quality oral care to all patients, consistent with the Missouri Code of State Regulations and the Standard of Care of the Saint Louis County Public Health Dental Department.
Locations • John C. Murphy Health Center, Berkley • St. Louis County Justice Center, Clayton
Work Hours & Compensation Part‑time: three eight‑hour days per week.
Starting salary: $88,000 per year.
Benefits: prorated paid time off and holiday pay only; no additional benefits are provided for this position.
Responsibilities
Provides outpatient care including obtaining health histories and referring patients for diagnosis and treatment of suspected medical problems.
Examines the teeth and oral structures, making reasonable and sound dental assessments.
Develops and explains individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Performs agreed‑upon dental procedures, providing preventive and therapeutic care in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards.
Provides emergency dental care for new and established patients within the scope of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.
Prescribes appropriate medications to patients as indicated.
Integrates patient education into all phases of treatment.
Documents patient‑dentist encounters accurately, completely, and timely in the electronic health record.
Adheres to the highest standard of dental practices, ethics and professionalism at all times.
Participates in the continuous identification of quality improvement opportunities and helps formulate and implement actions to improve.
Works as a team member with all clinical staff to assure services meet or exceed standards set by the Missouri Dental Board.
Performs other related duties as directed by the Chief of Dental Services within scope of practice.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Missouri.
At least one year of dentist experience, preferably in a Dental Public Health practice, and experience with electronic dental records.
Registration with the Missouri Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) and the DEA before employment, maintained throughout employment.
COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy All newly hired employees must provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services COVID‑19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule. Employees with medical or religious reasons may request an exemption or accommodation, subject to adjustment and testing requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County supports fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status or political affiliation.
How to Apply Interested applicants should submit an online application through
our website . Only online applications will be considered.
Contact Information Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615‑5429
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at St. Louis County.
Overview We seek a dentist to provide accessible, high‑quality oral care to all patients, consistent with the Missouri Code of State Regulations and the Standard of Care of the Saint Louis County Public Health Dental Department.
Locations • John C. Murphy Health Center, Berkley • St. Louis County Justice Center, Clayton
Work Hours & Compensation Part‑time: three eight‑hour days per week.
Starting salary: $88,000 per year.
Benefits: prorated paid time off and holiday pay only; no additional benefits are provided for this position.
Responsibilities
Provides outpatient care including obtaining health histories and referring patients for diagnosis and treatment of suspected medical problems.
Examines the teeth and oral structures, making reasonable and sound dental assessments.
Develops and explains individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Performs agreed‑upon dental procedures, providing preventive and therapeutic care in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards.
Provides emergency dental care for new and established patients within the scope of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.
Prescribes appropriate medications to patients as indicated.
Integrates patient education into all phases of treatment.
Documents patient‑dentist encounters accurately, completely, and timely in the electronic health record.
Adheres to the highest standard of dental practices, ethics and professionalism at all times.
Participates in the continuous identification of quality improvement opportunities and helps formulate and implement actions to improve.
Works as a team member with all clinical staff to assure services meet or exceed standards set by the Missouri Dental Board.
Performs other related duties as directed by the Chief of Dental Services within scope of practice.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Missouri.
At least one year of dentist experience, preferably in a Dental Public Health practice, and experience with electronic dental records.
Registration with the Missouri Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) and the DEA before employment, maintained throughout employment.
COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy All newly hired employees must provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services COVID‑19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule. Employees with medical or religious reasons may request an exemption or accommodation, subject to adjustment and testing requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County supports fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status or political affiliation.
How to Apply Interested applicants should submit an online application through
our website . Only online applications will be considered.
Contact Information Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615‑5429
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