Dentist

Intercare Comm Health Network•Bangor, MI

About The Position

InterCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program. Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will: Have a passionate purpose. Do worthwhile work. Make a difference in people’s lives. InterCare is searching for a Dentist to join our team in Bangor! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance. Work Hours: Monday - Thursday; 10-hour/days or Monday - Friday: 8-hour/days, with evening hours as necessary. NO HOLIDAYS! NO WEEKENDS!! At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care. InterCare NO LONGER requires all employees to have the COVID vaccine, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations. Dentist is responsible for ensuring that InterCare’s goals and performance expectations relative to dental services are consistently implemented and continuously improved, while providing quality dental treatment in accordance with InterCare’s clinical guidelines and Michigan’s Rules and Regulations of the Michigan Board of Dentistry. By diagnosing dental disease or injury, establishing treatment, planning, performing fillings, extractions and other related procedures. Also, provides support to Dental Assistant(s), Dental Hygienist(s), and other dental staff by serving as a clinic team member by participating in meetings, reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures and establishing guidelines for care and treatments for patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry
Strong computer skills: experience with Electronic Health Records (NextGen preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Current license in Dentistry from the State of Michigan
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs
Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate dental instruments and equipment (using keyboard, office equipment)
Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear

Responsibilities

Works in close collaboration with the Dental Director and Chief Dental Officer
Advise and instruct patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services
Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures
Apply fluoride and sealants to teeth
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments
Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities
Possessing a strong work ethic, outgoing personality, good communication skills, manual dexterity and a personable chair-side manner.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules
Conducts staff meetings
Participates in on-going required training
Performs other duties, as assigned