Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a part time (16-24 hour per week) Associate Dentist for two of our health centers located in Muncie and Anderson, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others. Travel required as needed to work in other centers.

Key Responsibilities of an Associate Dentist:

• Obtains complete dental history and physical data on patients.
• Performs a complete dental exam and assessment and records findings
• Makes independent judgments in managing acute and long-term dental needs of patients.
• Adheres to all HIPAA rules and statutes.
• Maintains business & patient confidentiality.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Evaluates tests and examination results.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention and/or treatment.
• Per licensing guidelines, administers medications and injections.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding dental maintenance and oral health.
• Refers patients as appropriate.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Manages dental emergencies.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Maintains CPR certification and re-licensure requirements.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls and triage patient telephone calls.
• Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned by Dental Director (CDO).

We are seeking Associate Dentist candidates with the following qualities:

Education: Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from an accredited Dental School.

Experience: Experience in Rural Dentistry or in a Community Health center setting preferred.

Certificate/License: Possession of an Indiana State License to Practice Dentistry, CSR and DEA certificate.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to a qualified Associate Dentist:

• Health, dental, vision plans
• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• 401k with company contribution
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Professional development funds
• Paid Holidays
• Life balance oriented organization
• NHSC Designated Location for Loan Repayment

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. All individuals who join Meridian are required to have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.