Dentist

Vivent Health • St. Louis, MO

21d • $150,000

About The Position

The General Dentist provides direct dental care to Vivent Health patients, delivering high-quality treatment consistent with professional standards and excellent customer service. The dentist may provide clinical oversight of dental care staff and works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team to support holistic patient outcomes.

The role includes assessing oral health, developing and carrying out treatment plans, treating dental and periodontal conditions, educating patients, maintaining accurate records in electronic health record systems, and coordinating care with medical providers as needed. The dentist must maintain state licensure and complete appropriate continuing education, pass internal credentialing, and remain credentialed throughout employment. Additional job-related tasks may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations 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 systems.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, colleagues, and support staff.
• Compassion and understanding toward patients.
• 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 evolving patient needs, industry advancements, changes in treatment plans, and evolving dental technologies.
• Dedication to patient-centered care and improving oral health outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete job duties in a timely manner.
• Must pass internal credentialing and maintain credentialing status throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations, gather medical histories, and assess and diagnose oral health conditions.
• Use radiographs and clinical examinations to develop treatment plans based on diagnostic evaluations and patient needs, coordinating care with medical providers as needed.
• Perform dental procedures including 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 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 relevant to Vivent Health’s patient population.
• Pass the internal credentialing process and maintain credentialing status throughout employment.
• Adhere to agency policies, including confidentiality, compliance, standards of conduct, and training requirements.
• Perform additional job-related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

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