Dentist

Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS•Lawrence, KS

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Community Health Center provides high-quality, patient-centered care. The Dentist/DDS provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency dental services to patients while following OSHA requirements by assuring regulatory compliance. This position participates in Heartland Community Health Center staff meetings and adheres to policy and procedures, as well as following rules of conduct outlined in the employee handbook. The Dentist/DDS provides dental supervision to dental hygienists and dental assistants, including annual competency assessments. The Dentist/DDS contributes to the development of dental specific quality measures and goals and must keep up to date with all current dental procedures. The Dentist/DDS also assures integration of patient education into all phases of the treatment plan. In accordance with HIPAA regulations, this position requires full access to Protected Health Information (PHI), and confidentiality of PHI must be maintained.

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the public
Enthusiasm for working as a member of a team in a rapidly changing environment
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with unsatisfied patients and coworkers effectively and respectfully
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word Excel Spreadsheets, Windows, databases, graphs, and the ability to write reports and correspondence by using proficient grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Must be able to document in a neat, legible manner and be able to spell dental terminology correctly
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and prioritize workload
Demonstrate effective and efficient time management
Ability to anticipate and react calmly in an emergency is a must
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to follow written policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and use good judgment
Knowledge of standard office machines including copier, fax, multi-line phones, printers, scanners, etc.
Current Kansas Dentist License
Ability to relate well with patients and other health care personnel
Willingness to educate patients and the community in oral health maintenance, the role of oral healthcare team, and the connections between oral health and overall health
Commitment to expanding access to care for the underserved
Must have and maintain BLS certification
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee base

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within the department and with other departments to ensure patients receive quality care
Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency dental services to patients
Review patient medical history at every visit
Chart pathologic conditions and report them to the patient
Develop a written treatment plan with all options explained to the patient
Hold an informed consent discussion with all patients prior to initiating any treatment, including an explanation of the planned procedure, alternative procedures, disclosure of significant material risks, and responding to patient questions, with documentation in the patient’s chart
Note the approximate number of visits and time to complete care on the treatment plan when possible
Treat patients first for pain and infection
Make appropriate referrals to specialists
Document and sign all treatment provided in the patient’s electronic health record
Meet clinical standards of practice as described in the Quality Assurance Program
Participate in the quality assurance program at least bi-annually as one who is assessed
Refer patient grievances that cannot be resolved to the CDO, Director of Human Resources or CEO of HCHC
Assure integration of patient education into all treatment phases
Integrate dental hygienist in patient care as appropriate
Discuss home care status and techniques with patients who demonstrate sub optimal plaque control
Provide examination for dental hygienists when requested
Incorporate parent/guardian into education plan for children
Explain importance of maintaining appointment sequence to every patient
Explain the need for maintenance of oral health as a priority to fixed prosthodontic treatment
Goal to treat 1.5 to 2.0 patients per patient facing hour in clinic and 2-2.5 patients per patient facing hour in community-based care setting
Be able and comfortable treating all ages especially 3 years and older with decay
Act as liaison with community partners when appropriate
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested
Actively collaborate with administration, other support staff and providers of other disciplines (behavioral and medical) to deliver services in a new model of fully integrated, patient-centered, whole-person care
Lock charts within 72 hours
Complete assigned training in a timely manner
Complete quarterly peer-review
Comply with all organization policies and procedures
Perform limited telephone only on-call services as needed (typically 3- 5 nights/month)
Perform other duties as assigned