VISION

The Associate Dentist is the representative of leadership, exceptional dental care, service, and results in our practice. They must adhere to the highest standards of dental practice, ethics, service, and professionalism. They actively promote the practice with internal and external public activities resulting in an increase of new patient flow and their own patient base. They create relationships with patients, parents, and the allied health care community to promote the practice’s vision and values and create “raving fans” that refer and recommend our services. They are committed to ongoing continuing education and strive to reach high standards in the office and the community.

As a mentor and a role model the Associate Dentist supports and enhances the practice’s systems, trains and coaches team members, and strives to achieve the goals and strategies of the practice. As the Associate Dentist is a perceived leader in our practice, their actions must be of the highest caliber both inside and outside of the practice. Their contributions create a smoothly running, high-morale practice with a happy and productive team. The number one responsibility of all employees is patient care and meeting patient needs. This guide outlines responsibilities that must be accomplished daily, weekly, and monthly. Additional responsibilities may be required, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 Excellent clinical skills

 A firm grasp on technology and innovation that pertains to the best clinical outcomes for our patients

 Patient management skills

 Organizational skills

 Customer service/influencing/relationship-building skills

 A full understanding and commitment to the annual goals of the practice

 A full understanding of the operating systems of our practice

 Team leadership and coaching skills

 The willingness and ability to market the practice both internally and to the dental/medical community

 Desire for continuous improvement and growth through creativity and innovation

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care/Patient Management

 Performs high-quality dentistry with consistent results that support our vision of care.

 Daily review of records in preparation for patients and morning huddle.

 Examines patients to determine nature of dental condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures.

 Diagnoses and treats oral disease, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.

 Provides/prescribes preventive dental services to patients, such as prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, and education in oral and dental hygiene.

 Cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth using rotary, hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.

 Efficiently carries out administrative duties of patient care, chart recording, and reporting in a timely manner.

 Counsels and supports parents to help them ensure that they pursue ideal treatment choices for their children and follow-up with optimum home care.

 Invests in learning and exhibiting excellent influencing skills that promote treatment acceptance and accountability.

 Is continuously learning and growing through new technology and clinical initiatives.

 When not directly treating patients, is involved in following-up on patients, reactivation, marketing to our referral community, and participating in on-going team projects.Practice Management

 Use great verbal skills to discuss, with confidence, the life-changing dental transformation that patients/parents have seen, and the amazing talents of this team.

 Ask patients for a referral/online testimonial and hand out a business card. Quality care is always the best marketing.

 Write or call patients/parents that made a special impact on the office thanking them for being our patient.

 Participate in all team meetings by being prepared with assignments, offering insight into trends and statistics, and engaging in brainstorming activities to support the practice goals.

 Actively participate in and oversee all marketing and social media strategies that reinforce the brand and marketing strategies of the practice with our patients and allied healthcare community.

 Actively participate in all continuing educational opportunities to expand your skill set.

 Complete Daily 5 checklist for your role each day.

 Complete all assigned tasks in the Action Center of the Spear Practice Solutions Analytics Platform.Teamwork/Cross-Training

 As a doctor in the office, be a role model for good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

 Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, goals, and strategies to the team, patients/parents, and our referring community.

 Participate in all staff meetings as a part of our “guiding coalition” for continuous improvement and change.

LEADERSHIP/SELF-DIRECTION RESPONSIBILITY

It is expected that the Associate Dentist will perform any function asked of them knowing that they will never be asked to do anything that is illegal, immoral, or unethical. We stand by the vision of the organization to provide an atmosphere of continuous learning and of mutual support where everyone bands together as a team to provide the utmost in care to our patients while honoring each other.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $201,265.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Supplemental income

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice

Ability to Commute:

• Tyler, TX 75703 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tyler, TX 75703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person