SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC Oxford, Mississippi Position Highlights:
Work-Life Balance:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with significant flexibility. Four-day work week is available.
Desirable Practice Setting:
Brand-new, two-chair school-based dental clinic located on a middle school campus, serving students in grades K-12 and school district staff.
Ideal Work Environment:
Mission-driven, nonprofit federally qualified health center focused on increasing access to dental care and serving the community.
Favorable Call Schedule:
No call. After-hours needs are handled through an emergency referral line.
Culture & Support:
Join North Mississippi Primary Health Care, a growing organization operating 10 medical facilities and 3 dental facilities across northeast Mississippi.
Professional Growth Opportunities:
Professional development supported through 5 CE days annually, with licenses, dues, and subscriptions reimbursed.
Compensation & Benefits:
Financial Package:
$160,000-$200,000 base salary with a straight-salary model and no production, collections, or encounter-based risk.
Additional Bonus Incentives:
$12,000 annual bonus paid quarterly at $3,000 per quarter and tied to attendance and quality metrics.
Sign-On Bonus:
$5,000 sign-on bonus plus an additional $5,000 retention payment at the one-year anniversary.
Relocation Stipend:
$5,000 relocation assistance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment supported.
Professional Development:
5 CE days per year; license, professional dues, and subscriptions reimbursed.
Additional Benefits:
401(k) with employer match plus a 7% provider profit-share contribution. FTCA malpractice coverage with no tail exposure. 8 hours of PTO and 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly, each capped at 240 hours, plus 9 paid holidays.
Qualifications:
Degree:
DDS or DMD required.
Certifications:
Not specified.
Licensure:
Mississippi dental license may be pending at time of offer.
Skillset:
General dentist comfortable treating pediatric patients across the K-12 age range, as well as adult school district staff. A public health mindset is highly valued.
Experience:
Two to three years of independent practice experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.
Sponsorship:
Visa sponsorship available, including H-1B and F-1 transfers. Foreign-trained dentists are welcome. About the
Community:
Top Ranked Location:
Oxford, Mississippi, located in Lafayette County.
Community:
Growing university community.
Lifestyle & Affordability:
Oxford offers a community-focused environment with a growing population and strong demand for healthcare services.
Prime Location:
Oxford is home to a growing school district serving families who speak 43 languages, creating a diverse and welcoming community for relocating candidates.
Education:
Home to the University of Mississippi, contributing to the community's strong university-town atmosphere.
Community Attributes:
Diverse, growing community with significant unmet demand for accessible dental care.
Convenient Location:
Located in northeast Mississippi with convenient access to surrounding communities.
Vibrant Lifestyle:
University-town atmosphere with a variety of local restaurants, entertainment, cultural activities, and community events. Job Reference #: DENT 27260