Dentist (63204)

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•Reading, PA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

At Union Community Care (UCC), our purpose is to provide whole health to help individuals live their fullest lives. We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values. We believe in whole health, addressing disease and the root causes of social ills to achieve true equity. We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This position is responsible for providing basic primary dental care to the patients of Union Community Care.

Requirements

Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental License
Active DEA Number at UCC
Dental Degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.) from Accredited Dental School
Successful completion of UCC’s credentialing process
Participation in all insurance plans that UCC accepts
English proficiency required

Responsibilities

Provide basic primary dental care for patients including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and anterior endodontic services
Provide patient referrals to specialists when procedures fall outside the scope of service the provider is able to provide, impacted teeth, surgical periodontal and endodontic procedures, and orthodontic procedures
Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate
Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry
Accurately code procedures following each dental visit
Follow procedures for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of the procedures that require pre-authorization
Provide guidance and direction for dental assistants and front office staff
Provide off-hours telephone coverage for dental patients of UCC
Participate in any meeting, seminars, or training sessions as directed by the Dental Director or CEO
Perform other work-related duties as assigned