Dentist

Community Health Centers of South Central Texas•Victoria, TX

16d

About The Position

Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. (CHCSCT, Inc.) is seeking a part-time Dentist for its nonprofit dental clinic at the Victoria Community Dental Center. CHCSCT, Inc. administers and maintains primary and secondary care and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. H-1B visa sponsorship is available, with exempt status available.

Requirements

DDS or DMD degree, or foreign equivalent degree.
Three years of professional clinical experience in a public health environment.
Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas.
Knowledge of HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality.
Maintain Continuing Dental Education (CDE) to ensure compliance with license requirements.
Maintain licensure to qualify for FTCA malpractice insurance.
A suitable combination of education, training, or experience may be accepted if substantially compatible with the stated academic level and experience requirements and the ability to perform the job duties.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language ability.

Responsibilities

Answer patient questions and address concerns effectively.
Work with adults and children of all ages, with a particular ability to work well with children.
Perform extractions, root canals, and crowns.
Educate patients about oral hygiene and health.
Document patient charts thoroughly, including medical history, existing conditions, and previous dental work.
Provide treatment to manage or eliminate dental disease, restore tooth function and aesthetics, and prevent future disease or decay.
Communicate effectively with dental assistants and/or hygienists regarding patient care and concerns.
Provide each patient with a complete evaluation and treatment plan, including an explanation of services, fees, and payment policy.
Diagnose patients' dental needs and formulate individualized treatment plans.
Conduct clinical duties consistently with applicable policies, protocols, procedures, and current accepted professional and quality standards, including those established by CHCSCT, Inc.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and center rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care.
Refer patients to an appropriate specialist within the market when necessary.
Maintain HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality.
Perform additional duties normally associated with the position, as assigned.