Dentist Job for Avon Park, FL

Dentist Job for Avon Park, FL

Blue Jay Dental seeks General Dentist for Avon Park, FL, to start immediately.

Job Purpose

As a licensed dentist, a general dentist provides general dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.
• Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
• Clean, fill, extract and replace teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications and surgical implements.
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene.
• Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office.
• Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
• All other duties and responsibilities allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients on dental health.
• Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Licensure, Certification)

• DDS or DMD degree, licensed in state in which practicing or have the ability to obtain licensure upon graduation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or advanced education general dentistry residency (AEGD) preferred.

Benefits

• Receive up to $50,000 of loan repayment for an initial 2-year contract and an additional $20,000 of loan repayment each year thereafter until the educational loan is completely repaid
• Work in state-of-the-art dental operatories
• Work beside strong support teams with well-trained dental assistants
• Receive competitive compensation packages and paid time off accruals equivalent to 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Receive 8 ½ paid holidays plus paid birthday holiday
• Participate in a 401k retirement plan with company match after only a year of service
• Receive company paid medical insurance (low self-only plan), and company paid life and long-term disability insurance