Job Description

As a mission based practice looking to raise and expand the practice of oral healthcare in under-served communities, Kids Smiles is looking for General Dentist(s) who enjoy working with kids. The full-time/part-time General Dentist position will be be based out of our office in Northeast Philadelphia. The schedule in the Northeast is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. If interested in Full-Time, adding a 4th and/or 5th day would require travel to our West Philadelphia office or our Southwest Philadelphia office.

Job Responsibilities of the General Dentist

• Renders restorative and preventive dental treatment to patients;
• Examines teeth and gums for all infections and diseases, prepares charts of mouth and teeth; X-rays and diagnoses diseases and lesions; prepares cavities and fills them with appropriate materials; extracts teeth and roots; treats infections and diseases of the mouth and teeth; administers local and general anesthesia; and prepares, fits adjusts and finishes appliances, crowns.
• Performs simple diagnostic tests on site including radiology and laboratory tests as necessary;
• Prescribes medications;
• Participates in quality assurance programs and follows quality assurance measures;
• Records organized legible entries in patient records and in referrals or correspondence;
• Attends meetings, in-service and any other event as assigned by Clinical Director;
• Develops a comprehensive treatment plan with public health emphasis and attention to overall health status;
• Maintains patient confidentiality;
• Participates in continuing education activities such as seminars, workshops, etc. necessary to maintain certification;
• Adheres to and supports Center policies, programs and activities;
• Provides data, reports, and other information as required for dental accountability;
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy and a positive approach to communication and interaction with other employees, patients, parents/caregivers, health care providers and others.
• Oversight of day-to-day office operations.

Required Experiences and Skills of the General Dentist

• Graduated from an accredited School of Dental Medicine.
• Possession of a current active Dental license from Pennsylvania; possesses or is actively applying for nitrous oxide license.
• 1 years’ experience as a Dentist.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and to assume leadership role when necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision making, interpersonal, and teaching skills.
• Although based out of one Philadelphia office, the ability to go to other Philadelphia office locations, when needed, is required.
• Competitive Pay
• Ability to apply for loan repayment is also an option as well!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Dental License (Required)

Work Location: In person