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Dentist - General and w/peds
Dade City, FL 34608, 34653, 33525 US
Job Description
​​​​​Join our well-established Integrated Health Center with Out Patient Dental, Primary Care Medical, Behavioral Health, a 340b Pharmacy, and a School-Based Health Center program that serves multiple patient communities throughout Hernando, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties in the Greater Tampa Florida Metropolitan.
As an Oral Health Provider, you will be a TEAM player with the Medical and Behavioral Health Team to provide access to quality care to the communities we serve.
Let's talk about your experiences and career goals today!
Kevin Jackson, Director
Oral Health Leadership and Provider Recruitment
UHC Solutions
(503) 451-6773 Call or Text
kevin@uhcsolutions.comÂ
Lola Tapia, Recruiter
Oral Health Provider Recruitment
UHC Solutions
(503) 305-3320
lola@uhcsolutions.comÂ
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Job Description
Job Title: Pediatric Dentist
Reports to: Dental Director
SUMMARY: To examine, diagnose, and provide treatment, counseling, and education to patients in a comprehensive manner.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Graduate of an approved dental school.
2. Possess or be able to obtain a Florida Dentist License
3. Possess or be able to obtain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
PREFERRED:
1. A minimum of 1+ year experience as a dental practitioner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Â includes the following; other duties may be assigned.
1.  Complete comprehensive full mouth exams.
a.  Examine patient’s teeth.
b.  Diagnosing patients' dental conditions
c.  Use of various instruments, such as x-rays.
2.  Follow all guidelines and protocols of the Dental Clinic (OSHA, charting, radiographs, etc.)
3.  Educating patients on oral healthcare.
a.  Explain patient’s needs
b.  Establish a treatment plan
c.  Educate patient on plan and after care
4.  Assess treatment planning options and discuss with patient.
5.  Carrying out agreed clinical treatments.
a.  Restoring teeth affected by decay.
b.  Treating gum disease.
c.  Proper use of stainless steel crowns, space maintainers and nitrous oxide.
6.  Maintaining patients' dental records.
a.  Documentation in patient’s Electronic health record (EHR)
b.  Reviewing medical history.
7. Keeps abreast of new developments in dentistry through structured continuing professional developments
8.  Ensure patient confidentiality and EMR security at all times.
a.  Maintain patient information within HIPAA
9.  Keep other care team members informed when situations occur that disrupts timely patient flow through site.
10. Consistently participates in and actively adheres to patient care expectations to attain clinical goals set forth in the Health Center's Health Care Plans and the Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QI/QA)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:
1. Exceptional Customer Service skills.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
3. Excellent grammar, spelling and interpersonal skills.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ena Warrington
Operations Manager/Project Coordinator
Ena is a young professional working toward the lofty goal of helping everyone. She is the proud holder of a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, giving her knowledge of human behavior and needs. Ena has compassion and a strong sense of duty regarding underserved communities, with especially strong ties to Asian American immigrants and to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Originally from Florida, she enjoys kayaking and hiking in her free time. Ena also is a member of a non-profit organization that hosts a community choir.
