Clinical Dentist:  A full time position is available at the Hamblen County Health Department (county position) for a clinical dentist serving uninsured and TennCare adults and children. No weekends or on-call rotations.  Full support staff to administer scheduling, billing, and claims.

Entry salary: $11,075/month, divided into bi-monthly payments. Candidate may be eligible for loan repayment.

This position requires the clinician to administer and manage the clinical dental program; deliver quality dental services in accordance with Tennessee Department of Health Provider Practice Guidelines and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Direct supervision of one dental assistant.

Candidate must have good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to develop rapport with clients and community agency and organizations.  Education requirements:  Graduation from an approved school of dentistry and current license to practice dentistry in the State of Tennessee. Employment will be contingent on a background check. Dental students approaching graduation will also be considered, with employment contingent upon graduation and obtaining a state license.

Hamblen County Government (Hamblen County Health Department) offers great benefits including:

  • Convenient working hours, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Affordable insurance premiums for health, dental and vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • Vacation and Sick Leave

Please email your resume to Charles.H.Turner@tn.gov or you may drop it off at the Hamblen County Health Department located at 331 West Main Street, Morristown TN 37814 marked attention County Director.  The Hamblen County Health Department is an EEO employer.  Position will remain open until filled.