What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Swope Health?
As a Dentist for Swope Health Service, you will be a part of a team of caregivers that help the patients in our community that need it the most. The Dentist will diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of related oral structures. The Dentist supervises dental procedures done by staff. If you have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, This is the role for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Examines patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors, explores and other diagnostic procedures and instruments.
- Consider treatment plans and methods, and explains the options with patients to determine which works best for them.
- Clean, fills, extracts and replaces teeth, using rotary and hard instruments, dental appliances, medication and surgical instruments.
- Supervises the operation, processing and development of radiological equipment and film, supervises dental procedures performed by the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistants.
- Educates patients and families and oral healthcare.
- Assist in structuring and implementing continuous on-the- job training for personnel assisting the Dentist.
Successful Candidate will have:
- Graduation from an accredited dental school.
- State licensure to practice dentistry in Missouri.
- Experience in a clinical setting is desired.
- Thorough knowledge of current methods practices and procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformation.
About Swope Health Services:
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 20 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.