Community Outreach Pediatric Dentist - St. Louis, MO
About The Position
St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join the Healthy Kids Express Dental Program, an innovative mobile outreach program dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to children throughout the St. Louis region. This role involves building relationships with schools and community organizations while delivering care that changes lives. The position focuses on providing essential dental services to children who may otherwise face barriers to care, offering a Monday through Friday schedule with no routine call responsibilities. Four days each week will be spent caring for patients in community settings, with one day dedicated to administrative tasks in the office. The role involves treating children and young adults ages 3-21 in a rewarding and impactful practice environment. Each dentist is supported by two Dental Assistants, a Dedicated Van Driver, an Administrative Assistant, and Community Health Workers. Healthy Kids Express is a nationally recognized mobile health program that brings care directly to children throughout the St. Louis community through specially equipped mobile units, providing dental care, preventive services, education, and support.
Requirements
- Pediatric Dentistry Fellowship Required
- DDS/DMD from accrdtd dntl sch
- Licensed Dentist in Missouri
- <2 years experience
- No Supervisor Experience
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program in the U.S. or Canada
- Eligible to be certified for a specialty license for pediatric dentistry
- 5-10 years experience
- 2-5 years Supervisor Experience
- Peds Dentistry Board elig/cert
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, prevent and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue.
- Observes, evaluates, and applies knowledge of dental skills to provide optimal patient care.
- Diagnoses and renders appropriate dental care to patients.
- Fulfills dental consulting requests.
- Records all procedures and pertinent information in patients record.
- Trains, supervises and evaluates the work of clinic staff.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors, associates, representatives of public agencies and organizations, and private health care providers.
- Educates individuals and their families regarding dental health hygiene.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
