Dentist

Indianapolis, IN (On-site) | Full-Time

Damar Services is looking for a Dentist to help build and grow our dental services while providing high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an integrated healthcare team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Dentist who wants to practice comprehensive dentistry while making a meaningful impact. You'll provide preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care while collaborating with medical, behavioral health, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.

This is more than an opportunity to step into an established dental practice. You'll play an important role in the development and continued growth of dental services at Damar, helping shape clinical practices and expand access to high-quality oral healthcare for the individuals and communities we serve.

Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no weekends and no on-callMonday-Wednesday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care
• Perform procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canal treatment, tooth extractions, and corrective jaw surgery
• Assess patients’ oral health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing and dental imaging
• Educate patients and caregivers on recommended treatment, preventive care, and ongoing oral health needs
• Respond to dental emergencies and provide appropriate treatment, follow-up, and referrals
• Provide individualized, patient-centered dental care to individuals with diverse medical, behavioral, developmental, and communication needs
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight to the Dental Hygienist
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Help develop and grow Damar’s dental services, including clinical workflows, protocols, and standards of care
• Support quality improvement efforts focused on clinical quality, patient safety, access to care, and the overall patient experience

Qualifications and Skills

• Required:
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental education program
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Indiana
  • Current DEA registration
  • Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
  • Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

• Preferred:

  • Newer dentists are encouraged to apply! Previous professional dental experience is preferred but not required

  • Experience in a community health, FQHC, integrated healthcare, or similar setting
  • Experience providing care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or other complex healthcare needs
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $5,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Apply today! We review applications daily and can begin interviews within 48 hours.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at [email protected]. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

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