What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist - Full Time position at Northwest Health Services Inc?
Northwest Health Services is seeking a Dentist to join our team of professionals, who is passionate about making a difference in our communities, one smile at a time.
At Northwest Health Services we care about the people in our communities. Northwest Health Services was founded to provide high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to meet the needs of our community members who seek care, no matter what.
Employees of Northwest Health Services strive daily to improve and strengthen the lives of our community members by leveraging a patient-centered approach, through cross-functional teamwork and collaboration in the pursuit of excellence.
As a Dentist at Northwest Health Services, you will be responsible for performing general dentistry services by:
- Diagnosing and treating patient oral concerns.
- Examining patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient.
- Utilizing dental instruments and diagnostic procedures in patient treatment
- Performing dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, etc. using instruments, appliances, medications and surgical implements.
- Providing patients preventative services and education in dental hygiene.
- Leading and supervising dental office staff, including dental hygienists and dental assistants.
- Assisting in development of dental policies and procedures to integrate within multi-disciplinary family health service.
- Adhering to all safety protocols and processes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Monday – Friday with no weekends to support work/life balance
- Year one 120 vacation hours, year two 160 hours, and year three and beyond 200 hours
- 96 hours of sick leave each year
- 64 hours of paid continuing dental education
- 9 Paid company holidays
- Dental at no cost to family and you
- Medical, vision, life insurance, 401k and more
- Tuition reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northwest Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity is provided to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state and federal
Qualifications
- A Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
- Valid licensure to practice dentistry in the State of Missouri.
- Valid licensure from the Bureau of Dangerous Drugs and DEA.
- Current CPR certification.
- Insurable for professional liability insurance.
- We require vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment & honor exemptions for medical and religious reasons to the extent required by law.