Pediatric Dentist

Job Description

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Pediatric Dentist Opportunity in Decatur, Georgia

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

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

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One of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare

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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.

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Heartland Dental

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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.

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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.

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Why join a Heartland Dental Supported Office?

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• You want the opportunity to work with your own office and team in a state-of-the-art facility
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• You want to choose your own materials and labs
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• You want to diagnose and treatment plan your own cases
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• You want to resource and network with colleague dentists
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• You want to earn an excellent income with guaranteed salary and benefits
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• You want to build equity in a group of successful offices, either with no financial investment on your part
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• You want to benefit from existing relationships with suppliers, vendors, and insurance companies
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• You want professional assistance in interviewing, hiring and training your dental team
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• 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
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Benefits:

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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.

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Additional benefits:

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

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

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• 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.
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• Versatility in Sitting and Standing: Expect prolonged periods of sitting and standing, adapting to the dynamic nature of dental practice.  
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• Physical Stamina: Capable of lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds when necessary, ensuring your physical stamina aligns with the demands of the role.  
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• 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.  
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• 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.
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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. 

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