Dentist

North Shore Community Health•Gloucester, MA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is seeking a Dentist to join their team. The Dentist will provide quality oral health care, including preventative and restorative services, to patients, adhering to the standards and mission of NSCH. The role requires cultural competence due to the diverse patient and staff population and a sense of humor is valued. NSCH is a community-based safety net healthcare provider offering comprehensive services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and more across multiple locations in Gloucester, Peabody, and Salem, as well as school-based health centers. They are committed to diversity and offer a range of benefits including health and wellness, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness opportunities.

Requirements

Doctorate in Dentistry (DMD, DDS) from accredited School of Dentistry
Current Licensure in Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (fully licensed or limited licensed)
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a dental practice
Experience with Electronic Dental Records.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff and patients
Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate NSCH commitment to excellent customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse work environment
Exhibits consistent, high level of attention to detail
Ability to be courteous, efficient, effective, and patient in a fast-paced environment
Maintain strict adherence to the NSCH Confidentiality policy
Incorporate NSCH Mission and Values into daily activities
Comply with all NSCH personnel policies and procedures
Comply with annual requirements for vaccinations and health screenings.
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless granted a religious or medical exception. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be provided before the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Community health center experience preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish/Portuguese and English strongly preferred
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to scheduled patients and/or walk-in patients when necessary.
Diagnose and treat dental disease, injuries and malformations of hard and soft oral tissues and related oral structures.
Examine patients to determine the nature of the dental condition utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
Follow all NSCH Dental policies including Emergencies, Prior Approvals, No Show Policy, and all Clinical and Scheduling protocols.
Chart all existing treatment, dental conditions and treatment plan in Electronic Dental Record and order the treatment plan for better communication between clinical and administrative staff for better patient’s care.
Complete and sign any forms necessary for patients billing, understanding different dental insurances and meeting the standards and requirements of third-party payors.
Meet established standards of productivity.
Provide consultation and collaborate with other Health Center providers and staff.
Seek outside advice and consultation as necessary.
Participate in the development of short-range and long-range dental service plans and objectives.
Participate in scheduled meetings for case management and general staff.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Participate in any contracts in which the Center is engaged with and where services are required, with reasonable notice.
Participate in health promotion activities including school screenings, health fairs, and other events sponsored by the Health Center.
Participate in continuing education programs and in-service training to maintain licensure and meet patient needs.
Participate in any meetings or committees as directed by the Dental Director.
Maintain strict adherence to the NSCH Confidentiality policy including HIPAA guidelines.
Treat all patients in a welcoming and professional manner.
Demonstrate professionalism by appropriate attire, attendance, attitude, and behavior.
Welcome new employees and students by assisting with their orientation and mentoring them, as requested.
Contribute to the team effort by supporting all team members and maintaining an open and positive attitude.
May be assigned temporarily to a different site location to suit the needs of the Health Center.
May be assigned duties that differ from those in the job description to respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.