Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric Dentist Opportunity in Decatur, Georgia

If you are an open, positive Pediatric Dentist looking for career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, join Oak Grove Pediatric Dentistry!

As a supported Pediatric Dentist with Heartland Dental, you will provide dental care to infants, children and adolescents.

One of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare

Heartland Dental has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care. This award adds to recognition as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. It reflects our ongoing commitment to cultivating environments where every individual feels welcome and can build an exceptional career.

Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Doctors work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Why join a Heartland Dental Supported Office?

You want the opportunity to work with your own office and team in a state-of-the-art facility
You want to choose your own materials and labs
You want to diagnose and treatment plan your own cases
You want to resource and network with colleague dentists
You want to earn an excellent income with guaranteed salary and benefits
You want to build equity in a group of successful offices, either with no financial investment on your part
You want to benefit from existing relationships with suppliers, vendors, and insurance companies
You want professional assistance in interviewing, hiring and training your dental team
You want superior non-clinical administrative support in areas such as accounting, human resources, information technology, management information systems, marketing and advertising, payroll administration, personnel recruitment, and supply and equipment procurement

Benefits:

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed. If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals. Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth.

Additional benefits:

Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
6 paid holidays off
Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
Demonstrate clinical excellence by providing high quality pediatric dental care to patients
Provide comprehensive diagnosis using x-rays, instruments and other diagnostic methods and effectively communicate treatment plan to patient, parents and/or guardians
Advise and instruct patients, parents and/or guardians regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services
Collaborate with other dental professionals in effectively carrying out treatment
Advance your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities supported by Heartland Dental
Possess a strong work ethic, outgoing personality, good communication skills, manual dexterity and a personable chair-side manner
Follow all government regulations, including state dental board rules, as well as HIPPA and OSHA regulations
Other projects as assigned

Educational requirements:

DMD or DDS degree
Current dental license in state of Georgia
Completion of pediatric dentistry residency program or certificate in pediatric dentistry
Ability to travel overnight to training sessions once a month during your first year of employment
Minimum 2+ years of experience

Physical Requirements:

Essential Duties Performance: Demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. We are committed to providing accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to excel in their roles.
Versatility in Sitting and Standing: Expect prolonged periods of sitting and standing, adapting to the dynamic nature of dental practice.
Physical Stamina: Capable of lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds when necessary, ensuring your physical stamina aligns with the demands of the role.
Virtual and In-Person Training: Availability to attend periodic virtual training sessions (or in-person when required) throughout the year. We prioritize ongoing education to enhance your skills and keep you at the forefront of industry advancements.
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing: As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Dentistry • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Current TB test • Infants • Dental care patient counseling • Safety regulations • Dental License • Paid holidays • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • Mid-level • State healthcare regulations • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Medical diagnostic testing • Preventive health (patient care) • Children • Travel • Dental x-ray • Doctor of Dentistry • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Adolescents • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Dental treatment planning • Patient interaction • Adolescents • Patient counseling • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • 2 years • Communication skills