Dentist - Pediatric Dentistry

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 15 · Federally Qualified Health Center

Summary: Provides direct patient care within the scope of pediatric dentistry.

Essential Duties : Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Performs all functions according to CCHC mission and values.

• Performs oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment. Diagnoses and treats dental and oral disease. Performs restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated. Achieves productivity standards as determined by supervisor.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, standard practice methods and techniques of pediatric dentistry, preventive dentistry, and educational methodologies utilized in prevention.

• Performs dental operations and treats mouth diseases; refers clients per protocols; confers with physicians regarding medical/dental problems.

• Keeps clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.

• Uses all available resources for diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.

• Participates in development of dental policies, procedures, dental records, and quality improvement plan.

• Participates in professional education for self to maintain the highest level of expertise.

• Maintains good relationships with other professionals within the community.

• Available for on-call coverage to triage after-hours calls. (Not currently triaging after hours but may be necessary at a later date.)

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry.

• Practice within scope of license and experience.

• Maintain infection control and safety guidelines.

• Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional environment for all client contacts.

• Maintain a cooperative, helpful work environment within the Clinic.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding CCHC, its clients, and employees.

• Work toward continuous quality improvement.

• Stay current with changing best practices and technologies.

• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

• Conducting research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the oral and/or facial regions.

• Facilitate instruction of dental residents within the AEGD Program at CCHC.

Education/Experience:

• Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree or equivalent degree.

• Eligible for, or possess, Board Certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

• Able to qualify for a faculty appointment with NYU Langone Dental Medicine.

• Licensed to practice or able to obtain a license to practice as a Dentist in the state of Iowa.

• Must have or receive in the first 30 days of employment: BLS certification mandatory reporter training. Must be able to pass screening, credentialing, and privileging requirements.

• Must be able to use electronic dental records and other computer software.

• At least 5 years’ experience as a pediatric dentist in a clinical setting.

Medical, dental, vision (company paid), company paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance. 401(k) with a 5% match with NO vesting schedule.

Up to $2500 per year for CME, paid CME days (5)

All malpractice insurance paid.