General Dentist - Lead
General Dentist - Lead
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$ 164100 - 213900
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Department
Eastside Dental ClinicJob Summary
Denver Health Medical Center has an opportunity for a Dental Medical Director to join our team at our Eastside Dental clinic. This dental leader will work with executive staff ambulatory care center operations and our team at Eastside to direct and manage the day to day operations of our dental clinic. Denver Health employs Dentists Pediatric Dentists Oral Surgeons Registered Dental Hygienists residents and other key staff members to advance our mission of providing high quality dental services to our urban FQHC patient population.
Under minimal supervision diagnose prevent and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. Remove decay fill cavities examine x-rays place protective plastic sealants on childrens teeth straighten teeth and repair fractured teeth. Perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. Provide instruction on diet brushing flossing the use of fluorides and other aspects of dental care. Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
Benefits of practicing at Denver Health
- Collaborative multidisciplinary practice model
- Active participation in student education
- Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Competitive salary/benefits (34 days PTO 9.5% retirement match CME allowance)
- Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene vibrant neighborhoods natural beauty and 300 days of sunshine per year
- Denver Health is a comprehensive integrated healthcare organization and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation
Essential Functions:
- Dental Services
Performs professional dental care which includes restorative dentistry exodontia and visual examination of patients oral cavity analyzing results of x-rays other diagnostic procedures removal of decay teeth extract or restore teeth. Examine teeth gum and related issues using dental instruments x-ray and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health diagnose disease or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments. Diagnose and treat disease injuries and malformations of teeth gums and related oral structures and provide preventative and corrective services. Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping removal of pulp chamber or root canal using dental instruments Treats disease of teeth gum and mouth with appropriate medication. (30%) - Treatment Plan
Formulate plan of treatment for patients teeth and mouth tissues. Prepares charts and determines that most feasible plan for treatment. Maintains charts and treatment plans and completes required reports. (20%) - Medication Management
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patient during procedure. Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. (15%) - Patient Education
Educates patients regarding preventative dentistry and oral hygiene. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventative dental care the causes and treatment of dental problems and oral health care services. (10%) - Authorizes the manufacture of dental prosthetics by dental laboratories. (10%)
- Supervises and manages dental staff when appropriate. (10%)
- Refers patients for appropriate health care procedures with dental and medical health professionals. Communicates effectively and ensures loop closure with specialty referrals. (5%)
Education:
- Doctorate Degree Required
Work Experience:
- 2-3 years of experience since completion of training required
- 1 year of experience in a leadership role preferred
Licenses:
- DDS/DMD-Dentist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
- DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles standard practices and techniques of dentistry sufficient to be able to provide dental care and information regarding preventative dentistry and oral hygiene.
- Knowledge of departmental policies procedures objectives safety and infection control standards sufficient to be able to maintain the expected level of efficiency.
- Skill in exercising initiative judgement and decision making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.
- Skill in diagnosing dental problems and developing treatment plans.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees organizations and the public.
- Skill in maintaining and organizing departmental records records reports and files.
- Skill in adapting new information relative to the work assignment through educational seminars meetings and staff meetings.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- DEA or awaiting DEA at time of hire required
- Computer skills required.
Interested applicants should apply online and may submit CV and cover letter to:
Aaron Ortiz Manager of Provider Recruitment
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$164100.00 - $213900.00 / yrBenefits
Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
