Dentist - Hospital Dentistry

Pediatric Dentist
Grant - Omaha, NE 68111
The Pediatric Dentist will provide quality dental care by diagnosing, treating, preventing, and educating the patient on oral hygiene while creating a positive, child-friendly dental experience. Perform full scope of pediatric dentistry both in a clinic setting and hospital setting.
Render professional medical services as a Pediatric Dentist to Employer's patients within the privileged scope of service as directed;
Render all services in a professional manner and in compliance with accepted medical standards;
Comply with all department policies and protocols, all applicable staff policies, bylaws, rules and regulations and all policies, rules of conduct, and conditions of employment for employees of Employer;
Timely completion of health records and reports, completion of time records, and such other duties as are necessary to meet the patient care obligations of Employer;
Foster goodwill and outstanding reputation for excellence of medical services and medical care provided by Employer;
Participate in at least one approved Community Engagement activity every 6 months.
Assist in compliance with all laws and standards of local, state, and federal agencies and certifying bodies, including The Joint Commission;
Participate in quality improvement activities as necessary;
Work collaboratively with dental leadership to maintain smooth patient flow with high customer satisfaction;
Such other duties and responsibilities reasonably incident to Employee's practice of the specialty of dentistry; Current unrestricted Nebraska dental license, Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and Federal DEA Certificate
Completion of an accredited pediatric dentistry residency program
Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Dentistry
Demonstrable leadership role and achievement in a complex healthcare delivery system.
Knowledge and/or understand for FQHC healthcare delivery model
Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and risk management standards and processes.
Familiarity and experience with standards and processes established by Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC, ADA and regulatory entities.
Knowledge of federal regulations governing dental care clinical staff
Knowledge of credentialing process, delineation of clinical privileges and peer review for dental staff.
Nebraska Dental License, State and Federal DEA Certificate
Completes 30 hours of dental CE education every 2 years as required by NE state dental board
Travel: Some travel required.
For example, while performing the essential functions of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, the employee may frequently be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other hazardous chemicals. In all cases personal protective equipment will be provided to the employee in combination with adequate ventilation and other engineering controls to minimize the risk of exposure or other hazardous occurrence.