Provides direct dental care to patients on a full-time basis. Report directly to the Lead Dentist at the assigned site regarding clinical issues and activities related to delivery of dental care to CommuniCare patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for working with the Chief Dental Officer to assure that the mission and vision of CommuniCare is communicated and practiced and that optimal productivity, patient satisfaction and service excellence scores are achieved.
2. Provides and manages direct patient care, including intra and extra oral examinations and treatment while meeting the Centers minimum productivity requirements per year as set by the Center and Chief Dental Officer (prorated per FTE).
3. Provides excellent customer service to assist patients with their health care needs and achieves an individual score of 90.0 overall patient satisfaction.
4. Participates in the peer review process and has 100% participation in chart audits.
5. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
6. Exhibits organizational awareness and promotion by participating in health promotion, education and/or prevention programs, or otherwise supporting the organization and its mission.
7. Trains and supervises dental students in activities and procedures, as assigned. Actively engages with students, assuring a positive experience in a community health setting.
8. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
9. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions.
10. Takes calls after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other providers.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctor of Dentistry Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited university required
Must possess an unrestricted license to practice Dentistry in the State of Texas
Preferably bilingual in English/Spanish
Preferably possess an understanding of the socio-economic problems of low-income groups
Must be registered and have current DEA and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas
Expected to pursue appointment as adjunct faculty at UT Health Dental School
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Must have strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.
Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors
Physical: Sitting 20-30% of time and standing, walking 70-80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.