Locum Tenens Dentist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Locum Tenens Dentist to provide high-quality dental care at our FFS/PPO private practice from approximately November to February. Monday-Thursday, no later than 5:00 PM, flexible schedule to accommodate your needs. Established and supportive team in place to help with patient care and trained in all of the equipment. As a locum provider, you will play a vital role in supporting dental teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of dental procedures that you are comfortable in, including dental examinations, direct and indirect restorations, simple extractions, and root canals. Cases can be given to another doctor if you are not comfortable performing them.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments utilizing medical and dental history reviews, clinical examinations, and diagnostic imaging.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on accurate dental diagnosis and patient needs while explaining procedures clearly to patients.
• Maintain precise medical documentation and dental records in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and state healthcare regulations.
• Utilize dental software system Dentrix Ascend for charting, scheduling, billing, and record management.
• Follow strict infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination during procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with team members in four-handed dentistry setups to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
• Communicate clearly with patients regarding treatment options, post-operative care instructions, and preventive oral health strategies.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice dentistry with appropriate credentials for locum work.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws governing medical records management.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a team using four-handed dentistry techniques while maintaining high standards of infection control and safety protocols.

Join us as a Locum Tenens Dentist while enjoying the flexibility of temporary assignments! We value your expertise in delivering exceptional dental care!

Pay: $800.00 - $1,100.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Private practice • Patient comfort • Record keeping • Dentistry • Temporary • Patient scheduling systems • Medical chart preparation • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Medical law • Dental care patient counseling • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Safety regulations • Radiology diagnostics • Dental License • In-person customer service • Root canal therapy • Contamination control • Practice management software • HIPAA • Restoration • Care documentation • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental fillings • Preventive health (patient care) • Sterile field contamination management • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Healthcare privacy protection • Dentrix • Health information regulatory compliance • Patient billing • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Healthcare diagnosis • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Patient treatment • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Flexible schedule • Post-operative care • Medical imaging interpretation