Dentist Opening

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