General Dentist

South Plains Rural Health Services is currently hiring for a Staff Dentist at our _*Levelland, TEXAS*_ location. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. _*General Description:*_ * Coordinates the implementation of dental functions in order to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards. * Appraises patient dental needs and correctional methods. * Provides dental services to patients, including the application of filling, extractions, x-rays, restorations, dental prostheses, as appropriate, and diagnoses and treats oral lesions, stresses the importance of preventative dental measures, and ensures dental staff applies proper dental techniques, * Reviews rules and standards, recommends changes in departmental policies and procedures, as appropriate to the Dental Director. * Maintains patient records of dental services rendered. * Confers with consulting dentists, patients, and patient's families concerning treatment and care of patients. * Refers cases requiring specialty services while maintaining responsibility in assuring continuity of care is provided as well as participating in development and implementation of regularly updated performance improvement plan. * Recognizes own role in marketing of clinic services by maintaining positive relations with the general public . * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. * _*Qualifications:*_ * Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry with the a Doctor of Dentistry degree. * License to practice dentistry in the State of Texas. * Knowledge of the principles and practices of preventive and corrective dentistry and oral hygiene; and of clinical dentistry requirements * Skill in the use of dental tools and equipment. * Ability to supervise the work of others; to provide patient dental care; to diagnose patient dental care needs; and to prepare and maintain accurate records. * The ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to the patients and other health care providers providers of the health center. * Must be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques. * Sufficient experience and/or education to carry out the duties of this position. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Work Location: In person