General Dentist

Dentist (DDS/DMD)

The Company:
Our client is a well-established not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive medical dental and behavioral health services to Southeast Ohio and the surrounding region. They are committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care to diverse and underserved communities including older adults infants and children individuals experiencing homelessness and those affected by substance use or serious mental illness. Their integrated care model includes primary/physical medicine dental services behavioral health community treatment teams and prevention and immunization services.

The Position:
Our client is seeking a Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join their integrated care team delivering comprehensive oral health assessments diagnosis and treatment to patients alongside medical and behavioral health staff. This provider will perform dental exams diagnose and treat oral health conditions and coordinate care with physicians hygienists and case management teams to ensure whole-person integrated care. The dentist will consult regularly with the Dental Director Medical Director and other clinical staff to ensure coordinated high-quality care.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a diverse patient population including children and youth and is skilled at collaborating with caseworkers foster parents hygienists and other care and service providers to support positive patient outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $180000 Base Salary
• Employer Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Including Excellent Employer Match
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 Weeks of Paid Vacation a Year
• 6 Paid Personal Days a Year
• 8 Paid Sick Days a Year
• 9 Paid Holidays a Year
• Health Insurance Within 30 Days
• Vision Insurance Within 30 Days
• Dental Insurance Within 30 Days
• Conference/CME Leave Time
• Mileage Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive oral health assessments diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Provide preventive restorative and where applicable minor surgical dental care
• Provide referrals for specialty dental evaluations and follow up on results
• Prescribe medications as clinically indicated
• Consult with physicians Community Treatment Team members and other staff regarding patient treatment on a scheduled and as-needed basis
• Assure high-quality dental services and compliance with organizational policies quality assurance standards and dental standards of care
• Consult with hygienists and dental assistants regarding the treatment of assigned patients
• Maintain current knowledge of dental treatment pharmacology and national state and local standards of care
• Complete required documentation including informed consent in a timely manner
• Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental milestones of children and employ strategies appropriate to their developmental stage and needs
• Work collaboratively with youth caseworkers family members foster parents and other care/service providers
• Recognize behavioral and physical indicators of child abuse and consult respond and report as indicated
• Employ preventive dental interventions as appropriate
• Serve as supervising/collaborating dentist for assigned dental hygienists as applicable
• Appropriately assess and manage patient pain levels
• Provide dental health/hygiene training to staff and patients as needed
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation

Requirements:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Dentistry (DDS or DMD)
• Active and Unrestricted Ohio Dental License
• Ability to Make Effective Oral Presentations and Maintain Accurate Records
• Knowledge of Federal and State Laws Regarding Client Confidentiality
• Ability to Work Independently and Exercise Sound Clinical Judgment

Please apply or send an updated resume to

Required Experience:

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