Dentist

*JOB DESCRIPTION* Are you a dedicated dentist who wants to make a difference in the health and lives of children? Would you like the opportunity to be in mission-driven dental care but don’t want to worry about the prohibitive costs associated with starting and maintaining a dental practice? Would you like to be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for student debt? Come be part of an innovative community dental health facility by working at Future Smiles, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) established in 2009, which provides school-based dental services to children throughout southern Nevada. Our mission is to achieve optimum oral health in at-risk populations by increasing access to education, prevention, and restorative treatment of oral disease. *Essential Job Functions* * Evaluate and provide high-quality dental treatment and education to children from infancy through adolescence. * Utilize current noninvasive methods of caries arrest to include silver diamine fluoride and Curodont ™. * Apply basic and advanced behavior guidance techniques to reduce anxiety in pediatric dental patients. * Requires a Doctorate in dentistry from an accredited dental school. * Understanding of infection control, administering medication and dental health promotion and maintenance. * Demonstrated use of medical and dental technologies; performing diagnostic procedures. * Passionate about patient care and public health dentistry. * This position will not oversee any staff and will directly report to the Future Smiles’ Executive Director and Program Director. *Knowledge, Skill and Technical Qualities* * Knowledge of pediatric dental principles and treatment procedures including prevention and treatment of dental disease, pain and infection in the pediatric dental patient * Knowledge of basic and advanced behavior guidance techniques * Knowledge of how to care for children with special needs * Knowledge of public health principles * Ability to be compassionate and culturally sensitive toward underserved and disadvantaged patients and caregivers * Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards * Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements * Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care * Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress * Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage * Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients * Prior experience working as a pediatric dentist preferred *Behavioral Qualities* * Must enjoy working with children of all ages * Must display patience and a warm, friendly chairside manner * Must be able to educate and explain dental care in age-appropriate terms * Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and behavior * Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence * Must be able to work as part of a cohesive team * Maintains patient confidentiality * Uses sick time appropriately *Core Values* * *Dental Leadership-*Manages dental clinic operations and recommends improvement changes in operational and administrative procedures, supplies, and equipment that would enhance patient care. * *Direct Clinical Services-*Performs professional chairside dental procedures, records dental records with Dentrix software, utilizes digital X-rays with Dexis software, and advises patients on preventive and restorative dental care. * *Quality Assurance-*Monitors and maintains clinic productivity and efficiency assuring quality services are rendered. * *Outreach-*Participates in community outreach programs, health fairs, attends dental and public health conferences, may be asked to present at national conferences about Future Smiles and other dental health programs. *Job Responsibilities* * Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols. * Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient. * Provides information to patients and other employees by answering questions and requests. * Maintains instrumentation for dental treatment by proper utilization of hand pieces and instruments. * Selects materials and equipment for dental treatment by evaluating patent’s oral health. * Completes dental prevention and restorative treatment, oral surgery and other dental therapies. * Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening, caries risk assessment, dental examination, radiographic evaluation and prepares treatment planning. * Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents. * Maintains patient appearance and ability to properly masticate by taking mouth impressions, fabricating restorations; oral surgery, cleaning and polishing removable appliance; placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns and bridges, and fabricating athletic mouth guards. * Helps manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR/AED certification and directory of emergency numbers; and issuing CPR/AED, emergency drugs and oxygen supply; and contacting appropriate emergency contacts. * Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. * Removes decay from teeth and restores cavities. * Repairs cracked or fractured teeth and extraction of teeth. * Evaluates for orthodontics and refers to specialist. * Places sealants or whitening agents on teeth. * Administers anesthetics and nitrous oxide to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures. * Writes prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications. * Represents Future Smiles with a positive attitude internally and externally. * Attends Future Smiles fundraising and donor events as needed. * Performs any other job-related duties as assigned. *Job Requirements* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. *Age:* 18 years of age or above *Education and Licensure:* * DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university * Current licensure in the state of Nevada * Current state anesthesia and nitrous oxide license * Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics * Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification *Language Skills:* Fluency in English required; Bilingual English/Spanish and/or willingness to learn Spanish preferred. Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations. *Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Essential responsibilities include moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least thirty (30) pounds, and varied instances of standing/walking. *Work Environment:* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that exists while employees are performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate and may escalate to loud when using certain dental equipment. Must be able to interact with employees and patients in a professional manner. Employees must be able to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs. *Compensation and Benefits* * $80-90 an hour based on experience * Paid time off * 401 K plan after one year of service * Uniforms provided and laundered on site * Potential for student loan repayment and/or loan forgiveness *Work Location* *NWP Dental Wellness Center* * 5630 Coley Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89145 *Workdays & Hours:* * 30+ hours a week * 4-5 day work week * 3 dental treatment rooms 25-35 patients a day *Job Type:* * Full time *Salary:* * $80-90 per hour *Benefits:* * Paid time off *Schedule:* * Day shift *Experience:* * Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred) * Dental: 1 year (Required) *Education:* * Doctorate (Required) *License:* * Malpractice (Preferred) *Work authorization:* * United States (Required) *Work Location:* * One location *This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:* * Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous * Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction * Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail *Work Remotely:* * No Job Type: Part-time Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week Benefits: * Paid time off Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Ability to Commute: * Las Vegas, NV 89146 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Las Vegas, NV 89146: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person