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Dentist position in Hillsboro, House Springs MO
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Hillsboro, House Springs, Missouri, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/10/22
**Two Dentist openings near St. Louis**
**About the Jobs**
~ Permanent positions
~ House Springs, MO - Full Time - Located 30m to St. Louis
~ Hillsboro, MO - Part Time - Located 45m to St. Louis
**Additional Details**
~ Provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients.
~ Provide supervision to Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) as assigned.
~ Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of high quality dental treatment to all patients as assigned.
~ Effect overall clinic results by meeting and/or exceeding all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
~ Ensure accuracy, efficient, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
~ Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives, contracted protocols, and procedures.
~ Develop and maintain favorable relationships with all patients and their families; ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
~ Develop and maintain favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources.
~ Develop and maintain ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other dentists and dental staff members - ensuring the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
**Requirements**
~ D.D.S or D.M.D: Required
~ Expertise in relevant dental practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas.
~ Knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
~ Experience/knowledge of JCAHO accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state, and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
**Essential Functions**
~ Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, pediatric dentistry, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgery.
~ Must be comfortable with pediatric patients.
~ Initiate and interpret x-ray and lab studies.
~ Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medications.
~ Refer patients for specialty care to other clinic programs our outside agency as appropriate.
~ Conduct follow-up patient care.
~ Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families.
~ Assist in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment.
~ Teach and train patients and staff on illness prevention.
~ Actively participate in community dental programs.
~ Assist with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff.
~ Build relationships and foster a high level of customer service.
~ Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.
~ Exercise professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with the organizations' policies and the standards of the dental profession.
~ Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.
~ Perform assigned dental tasks using high level of skills and ability.
~ Utilize and monitor effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of services.
~ Communicate frequently with other Group professionals in behavioral health and primary care to deliver comprehensive care to health center patients using verbal and written communication format.
~ Implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
~ Comfortable delivering portable dental care at schools, assisted living facilities, Head Starts, and other community locations.
~ Attend appropriate staff meetings for providers and quality assurance.
~ Participate and represent The Group in the community by attending local coalitions, local events, and study clubs.
~ Turn in any required daily and weekly paperwork to the Oral Health Clinic Manager