Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) is seeking a full time Dentist to join our mission-driven dental team in Bakersville, North Carolina, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina (WNC). This is an outstanding opportunity for a dentist who values whole-person care, community impact, and work-life balance in a close-knit rural mountain setting.
Mountain Community Health Partnership is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. FQHCs play a vital role in rural healthcare by:
- Providing care to underserved and rural populations
- Offering sliding fee scales for uninsured patients
- Emphasizing preventive, integrated, and community-based care
- Supporting providers through loan repayment eligibility, stable schedules, and team-based practice models.
Our dental program is an essential part of our integrated medical and behavioral health services, addressing oral health as a critical component of overall well-being.
The Dentist provides comprehensive general dentistry services to patients of all ages while supporting and supervising dental assistants and hygienists. This role blends clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and community engagement in a collaborative rural health setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide routine and emergency dental services, including:
- Exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Restorative dentistry
- Crown and bridge
- Uncomplicated endodontics
- Minor oral surgery
- Initiate and interpret diagnostic imaging and lab studies
- Prescribe medications and administer local anesthesia
- Coordinate referrals for specialty care as needed
- Supervise dental assistants and dental hygienists
- Provide mentorship and participate in staff training
- Participate in community outreach and dental programs
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient documentation
Qualifications:
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active North Carolina dental license in good standing
- Competency in general dentistry, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and minor oral surgery
- Commitment to working with diverse populations
- Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employer Paid Health Insurance
- Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary
- Paid Time Off
Why Bakersville:
- Located in Mitchell County, Bakersville offers a true rural mountain lifestyle with:
- Breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains
- Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, and outdoor recreation
- A welcoming, small-town community with deep Appalachian roots
- Proximity to Asheville, Boone, and Johnson City while avoiding city congestion
- A slower pace of life that supports work-life balance and personal well-being.
What we Offer:
- Mission-drive, patient-focused practice environment
- Eligible practice site for state and federal loan repayment programs
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culutre
- Predictable schedule focused on sustainability and provider well-being
- Opportunity to make a last impact in a rural Appalachian community