Description

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2023

Job Title: Dentist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dental Director

Supervises: Directs work of support staff

Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary (and in selected cases, secondary) care and preventive dental care in a community health center setting and provides team leadership to dental staff. The dentist examines, diagnoses, and carries out appropriate dental/oral treatment for patients. The dentist treats injuries and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissue affective oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventative care.

Job Qualifications

Education or Formal Training (Licenses/Certifications):

• DMD or DDS board and Utah state licensure required.
• Bachelor Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ prior experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis.
• Experience in treating: elimination of pain, removal of carious lesions, restorative, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery preferred.
• Computer skills and software aptitude required with excellent communication and customer service (e.g., compassion, manual dexterity, interpersonal skills, attention to detail). Ability to consistently demonstrate positive/proactive customer service aptitude and maintain ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service and fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and public-facing encounters.

Language:

• Bilingual: Second language is desirable

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Current DEA/DPS license/certification with ability to prescribe medications as necessary.
• Current CPR certification required, along with any required maintenance.
• Current personal immunization records, along with any required maintenance. Note: We require vaccines, including the Covid-19 vaccine per CDC recommendations, with approved exemptions per guidelines and policy
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all HIPAA you create, receive, maintain or transmit.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Travel: Infrequent, as required.
• Eligible to bill Medicaid and Medicare

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to display a professional appearance and demeanor and ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to follow all MCHC policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, actively participate and attend employee meetings and complete required training programs in a timely manner.
• Ability to promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of MCHC.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure superior results and team success.
• Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think and act independently to find solutions.
• Is task and deadline oriented.
• Ability to take on ownership of assignments and communicate status, issues, etc., and follow-through to completion.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION

Provide general dental care, including examining teeth, gums, and related tissue using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment. Fill cavities, repair and remove problematic or chipped teeth and other necessary oral surgery, protect teeth by using sealants or other treatments. Administers anesthetics to limit pain during procedures as required.

Design, make, and/or fit dental prosthodontics, such as space maintainers, crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, etc. Write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.

Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s EDR so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided. In addition, complete referrals, EHR data collections, and other records or paperwork as required.

Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of community health center staff as requested.

Represents the Company in community activities and professional associations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits Include:

403(b) retirement with company base and matching contributions

Paid Continuing Education

Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

The opportunity to work for a non profit and expand access to primary healthcare services for our community

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