Part Time Dentist; PRN

Position: Part Time Dentist (PRN)

Overview

Posting Number: S14668P

Working Title: Part Time Dentist (PRN)

Department: UHC-Medical Services

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Part Time

Additional Schedule Information: As needed

Advertised Salary: $88.00 - $93.00 per hour

Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses): Doctorate in dentistry (e.g., DDS or DMD) from an accredited school; 5 years of related experience;
Active and valid license to practice in the state

Preferred Qualifications (UHC): Completion of Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry (AEGD);
Experience in college health dentistry; A Georgia license (certificate of registration) to practice dentistry In Georgia;
Current DEA and BLS Certification

Position Summary

The PRN Dentist provides age-appropriate emergency, restorative, and preventative dental care to students and eligible members of the University community. They perform routine general dentistry procedures (e.g. endodontics, periodontics, exodontics, prosthodontics, and operative dentistry) after obtaining appropriate privileges. This clinician would provide services in cases where there is a planned absence of one or both of the full-time dental staff, working with hygiene and other staff to offer adequate and seamless access to patients served by the UHC Dental Clinic.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Competency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards established by the CDC and OSHA.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards.
• Interact effectively as a team member to interact effectively with patients, clients, staff, and clinicians.
• Propensity to work effectively on the UHC team to achieve state-of-the-art health care services for our patient population.

Physical Demands

Standing, typing, walking limited distances, moving from sitting to standing frequently, pushing/pulling, lifting, bending, squatting and kneeling as needed.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Security Access

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provides age-appropriate emergency, restorative, and preventative dental care to students and eligible members of the University community.
• Perform routine dentistry procedures.

Percentage of time: 95

Duties/Responsibilities:
Professional Development

• Obtains appropriate continuing education credits as a requirement for maintaining license and national certifications.

Percentage of time: 5

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Cary Perry, MD

Recruitment Contact Email: cary.perry

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