Dentist - Bellevue Clinic

Family Health Services Corporation•Bellevue, ID

2d•$156,800 - $191,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, gums, and related oral structures. The role examines patients using dental instruments, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures; performs cleaning, fillings, extractions, and tooth replacement; and provides preventive care such as fluoride and sealant applications and oral hygiene education. The Dentist provides outpatient dental services in a clinical setting, which may include a mobile dental unit. The position also carries responsibilities related to workplace safety, accurate Medicare compliance documentation and billing, participation as a Patient Centered Medical Home team member, and adherence to applicable operational, safety, and environmental procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor's degree.
Successful completion of an accredited DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) program.
Must be licensed to work in the state of Idaho.
Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.
Ability to work as a team member in a clinical environment.
Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
Ability to prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for dental outpatient services.
Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.
Records maintenance skills.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Knowledge of sterile procedures.
Complete required OSHA training and follow precautions for work with blood or blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Examine patients' teeth and gums using dental equipment and X-rays.
Diagnose dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients.
Clean teeth and cavities and provide preventive care.
Repair decayed and broken teeth using filling materials and, when necessary, extract and replace teeth.
Treat diseases of the gums, tooth nerves, and root canals.
Perform surgical operations on the mouth, jaws, teeth, and related structures.
Give local anesthetics when necessary to carry out treatment.
Design, construct, and fit dentures, crowns, and bridges to replace lost or unsound teeth.
Refer patients to dental specialists for further treatment.
Follow dental clinical procedures and protocols and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines.
Set up, prepare, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Develop and process dental radiographs and follow radiation safety procedures.
Maintain records and handle supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control.
Participate in safety training and emergency response tasks as requested; maintain a safe work environment, report or correct hazards, and provide safety feedback.
Document and bill services accurately, participate in compliance training, and identify and report potential compliance concerns.
Participate as an active and willing Patient Centered Medical Home team member.
Read and understand operational, safety, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.