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Dentist - General
Midvale, UT US
Job Description
We are hiring a General Dentist!
Description
Examine and treat patients to ensure proper dental care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Diagnose and treat injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures. Provide preventative dental services to patients and education in oral and dental hygiene.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform routine dental exams and clinical services such as surgical, preventive and restorative dental services.
- Create balanced treatment plans based on the patient’s needs and desires, in conjunction with patient and clinic resources.
- Advise patients about proper dental hygiene and care, education, medications, referrals and follow-up.
- Ensure all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and DCHC protocols.
- Refer patients to outside dental specialists when required for more holistic care.
- Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications. Chart all pathological conditions and provide all necessary documentation to the medical record of care. Consult with primary health care provider and report findings to the patient.
- Supervise, mentor, train, discipline and evaluate dental assistant staff. Set staff expectations and goals, and resolve conflict. Interview, hire and provide orientation for new staff. Understand, promote and educate staff on all UPFH policies and clinical protocols.
ANCILLARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Participate in case peer reviews, management reviews, provider education, community groups, conferences, internal discussions and in precepting dental students.
- Assist in implementation of plans to meet the objectives of the annual “Health Plan” and other goals established by the QA/QI committee and UPFH’s managed care plans, including chart audits and provider productivity standards improvements.
- Other duties as assigned.
To learn more about this or another opportunity, please contact:
Kevin Jackson
Oral Health Leadership and Provider Recruitment
kevin@uhcsolutions.com
503.451.6773
Requirements
- Completion of an ADA-accredited dental program required: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
- Possess or be able to obtain a Utah State dental license
- Possess or be able to obtain BLS certification
- Possess or be able to obtain DEA certification
- Valid state driver's license
Preferred Requirements
- 1 year of experience as a Dentist in a health care center or clinic
- Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as USIS, ECW and Help2.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Kevin Jackson
Senior Account Executive - Oral Health Recruitment
Originally from Flint, Michigan, Kevin served in the US Army as a Military Police officer. After being discharged as a disabled veteran, Kevin returned to Michigan and obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. He then worked in the healthcare field for 13 years in fields including; EMS, ED and Private Practice. He also taught both clinical and administrative courses at two colleges in the Portland Metropolitan Area.
Kevin made a move from podium to recruiting in 2007 to assist professionals obtain and advance their careers and recognize their dreams. He has over 5 years’ experience in motivating recruitment teams to achieve excellence and process discipline, resulting in successful outcomes for both candidates and employers.