Part-time Dentist

Salary / Pay Rate: Hourly Rate: Based on experience
Post Date: 10/23/2024 8:33 AM

Do you want to be the reason someone smiles today? Would you LOVE to assist our dentists in making someone’s smile perfect?

Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking a part-time Dentist!

The right candidate will be responsible providing dental care to registered CHW patients and for increasing access to care for the underserved.

We can offer you:

Excellent benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, FREE parking and much more!
Team-oriented environment
Hourly Rate: Based on experience

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

Required:

Licensed to practice as a dentist in the State of Texas. DDS or DMD (a degree in dentistry)
2+ years of related experience preferred
Community health experience preferred
CPR certification (Must successfully complete CPR certification within 6 months of employment)
Must have knowledge of dental techniques, use of dental equipment, dental instruments, dental x-ray equipment and developing processes, proper infection control techniques, and sterilization techniques
Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
Customer Service Oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.
Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.

Traditional Duties:

Performs direct dental care to CHW patients according to scope of services and related procedures. Treatment should include but not be limited to the following: quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity, elimination of pain, removal of carious lesions, restorative, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
Obtains medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s general health
Addresses all contra-indications pertaining to treatment and identifies patient’s chief complaint or reason for visit
Promotes oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene
Identify appropriate level of care, adhere to the standard of care, perform sequenced itemization of therapy based upon the medical/dental history, clinical examination, and diagnosis
Follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures (including, but not limited to CHW protocols, policies and procedures related to Infection Control, CDC, HRSA, Joint Commission, HIPAA, applicable grants, etc.)
Documents and follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy according to scope of services and dental practice guidelines
Accurately documents care given and proper procedural codes according to completed procedures; maintains baseline radiographs and any other radiographs necessary to diagnose and treatment plan the case
Participates in dental quality assurance/process improvement programs such as monthly peer review and quality/performance improvement projects
Assists Dental Director in evaluating and implementing improvements to dental operations and services to patients
Assures access to care for walk-in patients
Understands and follows GCHD/CHW Infection Control policies, plans, procedures and guidelines related to program area requirements.
Properly disposes of biohazard waste.
Adhere to job specific competencies within established departmental deadlines.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor