Dentist Opening in Hillsboro, House Springs, MO

Two Dentist openings near St. Louis About the Jobs ~ Permanent positions ~ House Springs, MO - Full Time - Located 30m to St. Louis ~ Hillsboro, MO - Part Time - Located 45m to St. Louis Additional Details ~ Provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. ~ Provide supervision to Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) as assigned. ~ Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of high quality dental treatment to all patients as assigned. ~ Effect overall clinic results by meeting and/or exceeding all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals. ~ Ensure accuracy, efficient, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned. ~ Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives, contracted protocols, and procedures. ~ Develop and maintain favorable relationships with all patients and their families; ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner. ~ Develop and maintain favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources. ~ Develop and maintain ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other dentists and dental staff members - ensuring the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff. Requirements ~ D.D.S or D.M.D: Required ~ Expertise in relevant dental practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas. ~ Knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations. ~ Experience/knowledge of JCAHO accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state, and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment. Essential Functions ~ Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, pediatric dentistry, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgery. ~ Must be comfortable with pediatric patients. ~ Initiate and interpret x-ray and lab studies. ~ Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medications. ~ Refer patients for specialty care to other clinic programs our outside agency as appropriate. ~ Conduct follow-up patient care. ~ Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families. ~ Assist in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment. ~ Teach and train patients and staff on illness prevention. ~ Actively participate in community dental programs. ~ Assist with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff. ~ Build relationships and foster a high level of customer service. ~ Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills. ~ Exercise professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with the organizations' policies and the standards of the dental profession. ~ Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements. ~ Perform assigned dental tasks using high level of skills and ability. ~ Utilize and monitor effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of services. ~ Communicate frequently with other Group professionals in behavioral health and primary care to deliver comprehensive care to health center patients using verbal and written communication format. ~ Implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes. ~ Comfortable delivering portable dental care at schools, assisted living facilities, Head Starts, and other community locations. ~ Attend appropriate staff meetings for providers and quality assurance. ~ Participate and represent The Group in the community by attending local coalitions, local events, and study clubs. ~ Turn in any required daily and weekly paperwork to the Oral Health Clinic Manager