Valley Healthcare provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties and referral services for the Chattahoochee valley regardless of circumstances. We take pride in being patient-centered, team-based care, and we are not able to do so without you!

Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in search of providers to help our growing families! We are looking for an experienced provider who is passionate about caring for patients and treating their medical needs. You will perform dental exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat patients throughout their lifetime.

Education: A doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) or a doctorate of dental medicine (DMD). The evaluation of work performance (specific duties and responsibilities plus attitude and general working behavior) will be ongoing and implemented by Executive Director or Medical Director per Center policies.

Salary:

$62.81 hourly - Commensurate with experience

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Columbus, Ga; Fortson, Ga; Talbotton, Ga

Summary: In accordance with plans and policies established by the Board of Directors functions within the medical setting as a member of the Service Team in providing patient with quality dental care procedures including diagnosis, recommendations and treatment; assisting in development of in-Center preventative programs or community outreach programs; serves on appropriate Center committees; staff development and training in preventative programs. Maintain current knowledge in the field and is willing to keep up-to-date through continuing medical education.

Duties and Responsibilities: The authority and duties of the Dentist shall include but not be limited to:

To provide direct dental care, this includes exam and diagnosis, x-ray, placements and restoration, construction of prosthesis, teeth extractions, and root canal therapy; To provide consultation to Executive Director regarding planning, evaluation and development dental services; To coordinate dental services with other professional services; To maintain accurate, timely and up-to-date patient files and records; To maintain cognizance of state and federal regulations and to effect Center compliance for reporting, licensing and code requirements; To participate in meetings, conferences, and committees to develop and maintain high quality health care and complete patient care plans and reviews; To maintain records, files, logs and reports in accordance with Center policy; To maintain and care for equipment; To perform other duties as required.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Director per center policies.

Minimum Qualifications: The evaluation of work performance (specific duties and responsibilities plus attitude and general working behavior) will be ongoing and implemented by Executive Director or Medical Director per Center policies.

Status: FLSA exempt position; OSHA high risk position; ADA negotiable position.

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements: Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Employee must possess full range of body motion including the ability to assist or lift patients when necessary; occasional weight bearing to exceed 50 pounds, use of portable stretchers/wheelchairs encouraged. Employee must possess hand-eye coordination with normal range of vision and hearing abilities. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours.

Environmental Working Conditions: This position includes both administrative and medical responsibilities. Employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical cleaning and processing solutions which my included ionizing radiation plus other elements common in a clinical environment.