Dentist

Dentist

The primary role of the Dentist is to provide quality, comprehensive dental care in a fast-paced community health center. This position may provide coverage at other RiverStone Health locations, including the mobile clinic. The Dentist works closely with our medical clinic and other organizational services to provide an integrated approach to overall health and wellness, as well as participates in supervising dental student rotations. In addition, dentists who become faculty members of our AEGD Dental Residency Program will receive an additional stipend.

Underlying principles of access, affordability, compassion and quality in all interactions, RiverStone Health improves life, health and safety for all of the communities we serve.

At RiverStone Health Dental Clinic our high-quality dental services improve the health of our community and are supplemented by dentists completing a dental residency. The dental team works closely with RiverStone Health Clinic medical providers, since dental care has a significant impact on overall health. We care for patients of all ages, including seeing children for their first trip to the dentist.

The Dentist works closely with our medical clinic and other organizational services to provide an integrated approach to overall health and wellness, as well as participates in supervising dental student rotations. In addition, dentists who become faculty members of our AEGD Dental Residency Program will receive an additional stipend.

The essential functions of the Dentist include providing routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans in the following disciplines of general dentistry: diagnose dental decay and preventative measures, restorative amalgam and composite restorations, fixed prosthodontics crown and bridge, removable prosthodontics dentures and partials, endodontics, pediatric care restorations stainless steel crowns extractions, oral surgery extractions, oral health conditions and pathology recognition, periodontal treatment, implant restorations. The Dentist also administers and prescribes anesthetics and medication, initiates and interprets x-ray and lab studies, interviews patients, reviews charts and interprets laboratory data to educate and make recommendations to dental patients about diagnosis and outcomes, conducts follow-up patient care of various dental issues and documents outcomes, refers patients to appropriate community resources and health care providers as necessary, provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to dental staff, provides dental and oral health education to patients and families, assists in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment, teaches and trains patients and staff on illness prevention, assists with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff, possibly serves as faculty for NYU Langone Dental Residency, builds relationships and fosters a high level of customer service, manages difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills, exercises professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with the organization's policies and the standards of dental profession, demonstrates high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements, utilizes and monitors effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of care, upholds and ensures compliance and attention to all organizational policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of RiverStone Health, works with and teaches medical residents, dental residents and students of various training when applicable, and proficiency in providing competent management of medically compromised or patients with special needs. Compliance with relevant requirements for continuing education and licensure is also required.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Dental School and any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience in the practice of dentistry and experience working with underserved population. Certificates, licenses, and registrations required include current and active license in good standing to practice dentistry in the State of Montana, ability to qualify for Current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA Registration), current CPR certification (can be obtained after employment begins), completion of the credentialing and privileging process with appropriate approval, and valid State of Montana Driver's License, vehicle and vehicle insurance.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge and understanding of electronic health record system(s) and how to operate a computer, ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions, ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills, high degree of detail-oriented level of skill, experience, competence, and sensitivity in working with people who are underserved, and of diverse race and cultures, knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality, ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment, ability to communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues and patients.

Customer service excellence includes doing things right the first time, making people feel welcome, showing respect for each customer, anticipating customer needs and concerns, keeping customers informed, helping and going the extra mile, responding quickly, protecting privacy and confidentiality, demonstrating proper telephone etiquette, taking responsibility for handling complaints, being professional, and taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.

This position does not have supervision authority over others. This position provides clinical oversight for Dental Hygienists.

Physical demands and working conditions include working in a clinic setting and includes working in a mobile clinic, expected to drive a vehicle to other locations which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, other vehicles, etc. Travel occurs in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. The position is regularly exposed to biological pathogens and contagious diseases where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and special precautions must be taken due to reduce exposure and mitigate risk. Standing, bending, sitting and lifting is required. Use of hands to touch and feel is frequent. Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements. Integrates injury, illness, and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices.

Work is structured by public health regulations and established dental practices. Decisions directly affect the quality of services provided to the public. Work directly with other team members to provide quality customer service for patients and customers.

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