May 21, 2026

Permanent or Temp-to-Perm | Dentist | Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

  • TinkBird Healthcare Staffing Locum Tenens & Permanent Placement
  • Lancaster, PA, USA
  • $162,000 - $180,000 yearly

Job Description

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Dentist for a permanent or temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established Federally Qualified Health Center serving communities throughout Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, strong clinical support, and the ability to provide comprehensive dental care in a mission-driven community health setting.

Position Details
Job Type: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm
Specialty: General Dentistry
Setting: Community Health Center / FQHC

Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am–7:00pm
Flexible scheduling available
Preferred Full-Time Schedule: 40 hours per week

Compensation:
$162,000–$180,000 annually
Higher compensation possible based on experience
Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dentistry services including:
Diagnostic services
Preventive care
Restorative procedures
Periodontal procedures
Oral surgery services
Anterior endodontic services
Perform bread-and-butter dentistry, endodontics, and extractions
Refer patients to specialists for procedures outside scope of practice including:
Impacted teeth
Advanced endodontic procedures
Orthodontics
Surgical periodontal procedures
Provide oral health education in both clinical and outreach settings
Consult with physicians as clinically appropriate
Maintain compliant and accurate documentation in Dentrix EMR
Accurately code procedures and manage prior authorization requirements
Provide guidance and direction to dental assistants and front office staff
Participate in after-hours telephone coverage rotation
Attend meetings, trainings, and continuing education activities

Practice Environment
Community Health Center / FQHC setting
Average patient volume in the high teens daily
4–5 operatories
EMR: Dentrix
Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
Orientation and onboarding support provided

Requirements
DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
Active Pennsylvania Dental License
Active DEA license
CPR/BLS certification required
Participation with all accepted insurance plans required
Successful completion of UCC credentialing process required
English proficiency required

Preferred Qualifications
Community Health or FQHC experience preferred
Pediatric experience welcomed
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Credentialing & Compliance
Estimated credentialing timeline: Approximately 90 days
Required screenings include:
Pennsylvania Clearance
Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Act 153
5-panel drug screening
Quantiferon Gold
Hepatitis B testing
Immunization verification required if not immune to Hepatitis B

Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
CME allowance
License and DEA reimbursement

Additional Information
No non-compete agreement required
Minimum one-year commitment requested after conversion
90-day notice requirement for resignation or termination
Mileage reimbursement available only when assisting at another site
No lodging or travel assistance provided for temp-to-perm candidates

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and aligning providers with practice environments that support quality patient care.

If interested, please send updated CV to Kayla Garza at Kayla@Tinkbird.com or Call/Text: 984-849-0899

Pay: $162,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • Do you participate with all accepted insurance plans?

License/Certification:

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school (Preferred)
  • PA License (Preferred)
  • Active DEA License (Preferred)
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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