Dentist- Community Health Bridgeport
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Dental / Dentistry
Healthcare Consultant, Dentistry / General Dentist
Optimus Healthcare- A community Health Center driven by one mission: to provide high quality, affordable healthcare to the underserved population regardless of their ability to pay. Optimus is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care services in lower Fairfield County, in the cities of Stamford, Bridgeport, Stratford and surrounding areas. If you are a healthcare professional who wants to work in a meaningful, mission-driven workplace where people are committed and passionate about caring for others, OPTIMUS may be for you.
Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Dentist to join our clinic in Bridgeport, CT to provide direct comprehensive and emergency dental care to patients. On occasion, this role requires coverage at other Optimus Dental Clinics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESProfessional attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS- EDUCATION:
DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school. - EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two (2) years' experience. Background in a fast-paced clinical setting recommended. Familiarity with tele-medicine and prior experience a plus. - LANGUAGE
SKILLS:
Bi-Lingual English / Spanish a plus. - MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS:
Basic math skills as it applies to a clinical setting. - REASONING ABILITY:
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:
Current Connecticut Dental License, current DEA license, current Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Controlled Substance license, CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually. - REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel between sites.
- OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
- 100% Outpatient Setting.
- Excellent health & welfare benefit options.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.
- NHSC Student Loan Repayment, if eligible.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus' Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive
-help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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