Dentist

Dentist Position

Are you a Dentist looking for a great work life balance? Look no further as this position offers you that opportunity with a four-day work week, experienced team to support you, no call, and great benefits.

The Dentist is a position that will be responsible for oversight of Dental Hygienists, dental support staff, and provides treatment and prevention instruction in accordance with best practice in oral health care. This position will work both independently to provide an exceptional experience for our patients.

To be considered for this position please complete our online application and upload your resume.

Key Responsibilities:

• 80%: Dental Treatments and Prevention
• Knowledge and competency in dentistry to include diagnostics, operative dentistry, pedodontics removable and fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics and prevention.
• Assesses patients' oral hygiene history in conjunction with their chief complaint for the dental visit to determine the care and necessary treatment plan.
• Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, coronal polishing, scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, sealant application, flossing, and fluoride application consistent professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and clinic's clinical protocols.
• Provide oral health education for preventative dentistry, which includes proper brushing and flossing techniques; proper nutrition; the purpose of sealants; and the purpose of topical fluoride.
• Provide the patient with pre and post-op instructions for periodontal procedures.
• Provide home care instructions for removable prosthodontics.
• 10%: Patient Documentation
• Participate in daily 'Huddle' with dental team.
• Respond to phone messages before each work session ends.
• Follow up with incoming testing results/referrals/diagnostic orders.
• Review referral documents and other patient related documents in EMR.
• Prescription refills.
• Monitor adherence to oral health care plans and patient progress, evaluate effectiveness and facilitate changes.
• 10%: General Duties
• Provide mentorship to other clinical staff on an as needed basis.
• Participates in the following meetings: Med Staff, Clinic Staff, Case Review (as needed), and other clinic related meetings as requested.
• Responsible for Quality Improvement activities as directed by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Responsible to the clinic providers to listen, communicate and advise in provider related affairs.
• May assist with reviewing and revising procedures of the clinics.
• May participate in public functions on behalf of the clinics.

Site with Opening: High Plains Community Health Center Lamar, CO

Hiring Organization: High Plains Community Health Center