Dentist

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 25 · Federally Qualified Health Center

As a Dentist, you will provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. You will also provide supervision to Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists as assigned and collaborate with other providers and the Chief Dental Officer as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgery.

• Initiates and interprets x-ray and lab studies.

• Administers and prescribes anesthetics and medications.

• Refers patients for specialty care to other clinic programs or outside agencies as appropriate.

• Supervises Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist.

• Conducts follow-up patient care.

• Provides dental and oral health education to patients and families.

• Assists in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment.

• Teaches and trains patients and staff on illness prevention.

• Assists with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff.

• Builds relationships and fosters a high level of customer service.

• Manages difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.

• Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with the organization’s policies and the standards of the dental profession.

• Demonstrates high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.

• Performs assigned dental tasks using high level of skills and ability.

• Utilizes computers for data entry and information retrieval with proficiency.

• Utilizes and monitors effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of services.

• Implements and evaluates operational and administrative processes.

• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

• Dental Degree with appropriate licensure to practice in Indiana

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in not-for profit environment preferred