Dentist

Vivent Health • St. Louis, MO

21d • $150,000

About The Position

The General Dentist provides direct dental care to Vivent Health patients and may provide clinical oversight of dental care staff. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality dental treatment consistent with professional standards and providing excellent customer service. Care is part of Vivent Health’s integrated, personalized, judgment-free model, which brings together medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy, research, and prevention to support patients’ medical, social, and emotional needs.

The dentist conducts consultations and examinations, diagnoses oral health conditions, develops treatment plans, performs a range of dental procedures, and coordinates care with other providers. The role also includes patient education, accurate recordkeeping, collaboration with the dental and interdisciplinary care teams, training support staff as needed, maintaining state licensure and required continuing education, and completing internal credentialing. Employees must follow agency policies and may be assigned additional job-related tasks. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, active dental license in the state where the clinic is located.
• Proficiency with dental software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Proficiency with email and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, colleagues, and support staff.
• Compassion and understanding toward patients and ability to create a positive, supportive dental experience.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a dental treatment team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex dental issues and treatment challenges.
• Flexibility to adapt to patient needs, industry advancements, changes in treatment plans, and evolving dental technologies.
• Dedication to patient-centered care and improving overall oral health outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete job duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass internal credentialing and maintain that status throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a licensed dentist in a clinical setting.
• Spanish-speaking.
• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations, collect medical histories, and assess and diagnose oral health conditions.
• Use radiographs and clinical examinations to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on diagnostic evaluations and patient needs; coordinate care with medical providers as needed.
• Perform dental exams, triage, fillings, crowns, complete and partial dentures, extractions, root canals, and biopsies.
• Diagnose and treat periodontal conditions in collaboration with dental hygienists.
• Educate patients about oral health, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain accurate and current patient records and treatment notes and use electronic health record systems.
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.
• Train dental clinical support staff as needed to improve procedure outcomes.
• Maintain state licensure and appropriate continuing education geared toward the Vivent Health patient population.
• Pass the internal credentialing process and maintain credentialed status throughout employment.
• Adhere to agency policies, including confidentiality, the Employee Handbook, the Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and applicable training and policies.
• May provide clinical oversight of dental care staff.
• Perform additional job-related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to 5%.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance.
• Employment may qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, subject to program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree