Dentist (S0288)

Axis Health System•Dove Creek, CO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Dentist is responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive oral health care in a community health center setting. Our ideal candidate for our Dentist position will have an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado, current DEA registration and have graduated from an accredited dental school. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and knowledge of public health principles and practices.

Requirements

Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado
Current DEA registration
Graduated from an accredited dental school
Clinical experience
Knowledge of public health principles and practices
Ability to work with staff across disciplines
Ability to foster a comprehensive team approach
Knowledge of integrated healthcare
Proficient and knowledgeable in all aspects of currently recognized dental care protocols and best practices
Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to plan own work schedule
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced, and often hectic setting with frequent interruptions
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate program needs and services to individuals and groups
Ability to implement administrative/clinical standards and measurements of said standards
Proficient in use of office equipment, i.e., calculator, copy machine, telephone, and fax machine
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel
Must regard all work as confidential and demonstrate an accurate understanding of HIPAA requirements
Must have current driver’s license
Ability to be commercially insured
Maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency
Occasional travel required
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS upon hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in a community health center setting

Responsibilities

Providing clinical dental services and preventive oral health care in a community health center setting.
Work with staff across disciplines to ensure the effective operation of the clinic while maintaining a high standard of quality and customer service.
Foster a comprehensive team approach to service provision among all team members across disciplines, with a priority on the care team successfully working together to accomplish projects and organize/prioritize tasks, while anticipating needs and making adjustments, as necessary.
Apply knowledge of integrated healthcare and its applications to day-to-day clinic operation.
Perform all aspects of currently recognized dental care protocols and best practices.
Follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately.
Plan own work schedule; effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced, and often hectic setting with frequent interruptions.
Clearly and effectively communicate program needs and services to individuals and groups.
Implement administrative/clinical standards and measurements of said standards.
Use office equipment, i.e., calculator, copy machine, telephone, and fax machine.
Use Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel.
Regard all work as confidential and demonstrate an accurate understanding of HIPAA requirements.
Maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency.
Take on additional duties when necessary.

Benefits

Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Health Savings Account
Dental
Flexible Spending Account
Vision
Dependent Care Account
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Long Term Disability
401k offering up to 4% match
College Invest plans
Annual Wellness Benefits
Professional development benefits
3 weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment
Personal Days (9)
Company Paid Holidays
Loan Repayment Programs
Eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (HRSA)