Dentist

Our Journey of Care: Empowering Communities Across Arkansas

As premier health clinics in Arkansas, we are a Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that embraces a patient-centric approach. Our services extend beyond conventional healthcare; we are dedicated to ensuring access to quality care for all, with a focus on inclusivity and community engagement.

At Healthy Connections, we operate as health clinics across Arkansas, offering a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Our medical clinics are equipped to handle various healthcare needs, from routine check-ups to specialized care. Our dental clinics provide comprehensive dental services, promoting oral health and well-being. Additionally, our behavioral health clinics cater to the mental health needs of our community, fostering emotional wellness.

As Medicaid and Medicare accepted clinics in Arkansas, we are committed to removing barriers to healthcare access. Our goal is to ensure that everyone in our community, regardless of financial circumstances, can receive the care they need. We also operate on a sliding fee scale, providing affordable healthcare to those without insurance. Our dedication to accessibility is further underscored by our acceptance of ArKids 1st, making us a reliable choice for families seeking pediatric care.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Explore our website to learn more about our dedicated team and the health services we offer. At Healthy Connections, we are not just healthcare providers; we are partners in your health and well-being. Together, we will build healthier, happier communities for years to come.

Job Location:

• 136 Health Park Lane, Mena, AR, 71953, United States. Mena is a beautiful rural location at the base of the Ouachita Mountains, with lots of things to do; hiking, biking, camping, restaurants, or just sightseeing. Only a 1.5-hour drive to big city shopping and dining. Check out the Mena Chamber website to explore some of the sites and plans for the area. Chamber of Commerce website: (search under resources)

Description:

• Healthy Connections Community Health Network is seeking a dentist to work at our flagship clinic in Mena, Arkansas.
• If you are a new dentist looking for a good beginning, look no further.
• If you are a seasoned dentist ready to get away from the stress of private practice, Healthy Connections is the answer. Let us take care of everything else (billing, staffing, scheduling, inventory), and you take care of the patients.

Responsibilities:

Patient Relations:

• To treat dental pain and infection.
• To maintain quality dental care equal to or greater than the private sector.
• To provide care and instruction to prevent tooth loss.
• To provide preventive oral healthcare

Staff Relations/Team Building:

• Participates in meetings and in-services given by the Center.
• Helps to implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems such as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Meaningful Use (MU), and other programs or objectives for HCI.
• Supports and helps to achieve HCI's clinical and business work plan in accordance with standards required to meet Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition and other programs or objectives for HCI.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other departments, services, and community health care agencies to facilitate and support quality care.

Clinical Duties:

• To provide basic dental services to as many people as possible.
• To provide dental care in the form of:
• Extractions
• Alveoplasty
• Dentures
• Denture repairs and relines
• Fillings (composite and amalgam)
• Periodontal Treatment
• Endodontic Treatment
• Crowns
• Post-Implant restorations
• Root canal therapy
• Perform his/her duties in accordance with the rules of ethics of the medical profession.
• Perform his/her duties in accordance with the appropriate standard of care for his/her medical profession and specialty.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform individual emergency treatment while already providing or undertaking covered services.

Administrative Duties:

• Provide instruction and direction to dental staff.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of all dental staff.
• Maintains licensure and valid DEA license in good standing in the state of Arkansas.
• Cooperates with the administration of the medical practice including but not limited to:
• Maintaining medical records in a timely fashion
• Billing
• Peer Reviews
• Compliance programs

Job Benefits:

• 4-day work week
• No weekends
• No on-call
• All daytime shifts
• 401K with up to a 3% match
• Medical and dental insurance
• 3 weeks PTO
• Paid CME
• Paid licensure
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Competitive compensation

NHSC Loan Repayment Program:

Healthy Connections is an Approved NHSC site offering health workforce incentive programs such as scholarships and loan repayment programs for those that qualify.

Qualifications:

• Arkansas Dental License and DEA permit.
• Willingness and ability to follow clinic policies established as a result of regulations and/or grant requirements of State Department of Health, Rural Health Division, State licensing and certification and the Board of Director.
• Current certificate of training in CPR
• Demonstrated ability to do detailed work according to established formats and protocols.
• Must receive Arkansas Medicaid number as a condition of employment.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft office products, and familiarity with network systems.
• Excellent organizational, written and customer service skills necessary.
• Ability to travel to all locations and to meetings outside of the service area.
• Ability to understand verbal communication and instruction, exchange verbal information and to present information verbally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients, staff team members, business entities and others.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and problem-solve independently.