Posting number: 26-00126
Department: Health Clinics
Division: NON REPRESENTED BENEFITED
Job classification: Dentist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Physicians, Medical/Dental
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic dental team that is providing oral health services. The dental program is an integral component of a fully integrated health home that includes primary care, mental health, and public health services. The Community Health Center of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) is a growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with clinic sites in Corvallis, Monroe, Lebanon, and Sweet Home Oregon.
Regular clinic hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
The Health Services Building in Corvallis includes a three operatory dental suite for adult patients. The Boys & Girls Club Dental Clinic, also known as the Johnson Dental Clinic, serves children and expecting mothers. We offer an extensive outreach, prevention and education program that includes screening, fluoride varnish, sealants and silver diamine fluoride in Benton County and East Linn County schools, as well as adult services provided at in community settings, and assisted living facilities.
This position provides high quality, direct patient care according to training, experience, and licensure. Dental services are provided in a variety of settings, including dental clinics, care facilities, schools, and community settings. Our dentists are part of the dental team and functions as an educational resource to patients, clinic staff, students, and the community.
Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
The Health Center opened as an FQHC in 2004 and is the medical home for nearly 10,000 patients. It serves a patient population that is diverse in age, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. The Health Center provides medical, dental, mental health and addiction services. Services are culturally and linguistically appropriate. CHC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. A sliding fee scale is available for people without insurance.
The Health Center focuses on identifying barriers in accessing health care and reaches out to vulnerable populations. The Health Center is committed to improving health outcomes through a medical home model with a strong focus on prevention and disease management. The CHC is accredited by the Oregon Health Authority as a Patient Center Primary Care Home at the highest level (5 Star). The Health Center has implemented an innovative model of care that supports integration of primary care, mental health, oral health, and public health.
First review of applications will be September 22nd, 2026.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
$0 Health Insurance Premium
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunity: This position may be eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. Eligible dentists may receive up to $50,000 in tax-exempt loan repayment for a two-year, full-time service commitment at an approved Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) site. Eligibility and award amounts are subject to NHSC/HRSA requirements, funding availability, and program terms and conditions. Learn more and review the NHSC Loan Repayment Program application and program guidance.
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Molly Perino, Dental Program Manager
Community Health Center of Benton and Linn Counties
Telephone: (541) 766-6645
molly.perino@bentoncountyor.gov
Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state’s fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city’s largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.
The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small town living, with unlimited access to Oregon’s coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland’s world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.
In addition to OSU, the Linn Benton Community College offers higher education. The highly regarded Corvallis, Philomath, Alsea, and Monroe School Districts serve the county.
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Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Voters elect three County Commissioners and a Sheriff to four-year terms. The District Attorney is also elected to a four-year term and is a state official. The County Commissioners are assisted in their administrative responsibilities by the County Administrator, who is responsible for implementing County policy, managing operations, budget, and supervising Department Directors. With a ’23-’25 adopted budget of approximately $485.9 million and 604 employees, Benton County provides a breadth of services through its departments of Assessment, Board of Commissioners, Community Development, District Attorney, Fairgrounds, Records and Elections, Financial Services, Health Centers, Health Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Juvenile, Natural Areas and Parks, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to Oregon State University and local entrepreneurship, Benton County’s economy is driven by the tech and health industries and regional agriculture. Traditionally, county Ag has focused on grass seed, Christmas trees, wine grapes, seed crops, organic produce, lumber, sheep, cattle and dairy, but recent years have seen large upswing in hazelnuts and marijuana. The community’s passion for supporting a thriving local economy allow the county to boast chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, brewmasters and distilleries committed to locally grown ingredients with a strong focus on sustainability.
