Dentist

We are on the lookout for a compassionate Dentist to join our dedicated team on Mondays and Fridays in August or September 2023! The ideal candidate enjoys providing general dentistry, is comfortable with extractions, and is great with pediatric patients. We place emphasis on establishing trusting relationships while being devoted to quality health outcomes. As a Dentist with Winters Healthcare, you will be one of four dentists providing general dentistry for pediatric to geriatric patients.

As a Dentist with Winters Healthcare, you won’t just examine and fix teeth; you will be a partner with each of your patients and fellow team members providing exceptional care to each person that walks in the door. We are an office that values providing individualized education based on the patient’s needs and understanding of their own oral health. We believe that oral health isn’t just about the mouth, but also about the overall physical and mental health of the patient, which is why we take the patient’s blood pressure at every visit, and aim to integrate patient care with our medical team of providers. You will work closely with the hygienists to check in on the patient’s oral health, and work alongside the other dentists, collaborating and discussing cases and best practices.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, making connections, and building relationships. Strong communication skills, and the ability to establish effective, trusting relationships with patients, colleagues and the community is important to us.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate, collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment supporting our model of care
• Provide direct patient care: all aspects of general dentistry, extractions, and pediatric dentistry.
• Provide individualized patient care within the best resources, while also understanding the patient’s individual situation

Qualifications:

• Basic Spanish terminology is required (greeting the patient & basic dental terms); Fluency is a plus!
• Knowledge of electronic health records such as eClinical Works
• Ability and comfort building relationships with coworkers and patients
• A passion and dedication for serving the health care needs of our clients
  
  

Hours:

• Approximately 16 hours/ week: Mondays may include an evening shift of 11am – 8pm; Fridays: 8am – 5pm.

Expected Hire Date:

• August/September 2023

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly wage range is $74 - $92 and depends on experience and qualifications
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays off and floating holidays. (~12 days in year 1 for PT employment)
• $600 and 16 hours of CME allowance (for part-time) plus full licensure reimbursement
• 401K retirement match program
• Professional liability insurance includes tail and wrap around coverage
• NHSC Loan Eligible site (Opportunity for up to $50,000 for full-time and up to $25,000 for part-time in loan assistance)
  
  

Here at Winters Healthcare, we know that we are a unique organization and we love what we do and for whom we do it. We are big on fit, and while we will assess that fit, we understand that you are doing the same.

Please submit your resume and cover letter letting us know what your interests are - and let’s collaborate together to do great things for our patients and our community!

Full Job Description listed below:

Dentist

Reports to : Dental Director

FLSA Status: Hourly and non-exempt

Summary of Duties :

The Dentist participates in all facets of the delivery of dental care services. The Dentist collaborates with the dental team including the Dental Director and Dental Department Manager as a partner for the operations of dental services. The Dentist will be included in the proficiency review sign off of RDAs. The Dentist’s performance is reviewed for compliance to policies, procedures, and practices related to the delivery of dental care.

Essential Functions :

• Adheres to industry standards of practice in the delivery of dental services. Examines patients, reviews past medical history, requests and/or performs/recommends dental procedures, diagnostic tests and examinations to obtain all necessary information and documents in EHR.
• Makes diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment or arranges appropriate patient referral as required and monitors follow-up care and services for timeliness.
• Provides total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients as well as first aid/emergency care as appropriate.
• Develops an individualized treatment plan appropriate to each patient's current symptoms and clinical findings, including review of the patient's medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan, and patient’s own observations. Instructs and counsels patients and their families on dental issues.
• Addresses clinical issues with regard to patient satisfaction and program development.
• Identifies risk management issues and reports these to the Dental Director immediately.
• Ensures preparation of appropriate dental records for all patients seen to ensure accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive dental care.
• Prepares clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients in the event it becomes necessary for specialists or other dental/ medical care facility involved in the patient’s care.
• Collaborates with dental staff to provide effective dental care services and to assist in their professional development.
• Provide input for annual proficiency of Registered Dental Assistants (RDA).
• Provide support of quality improvement and performance improvement efforts, and assist in the implementation and evaluation of related activities.
  
  
  

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited dental school, residency, and completion of the certification examination by the dental board of examiners.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a private or clinical practice preferred.
  

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Minimum Requirements:

Additional Desired Qualifications: