General Dentist

GraceMed Health Clinic•Wichita, KS

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional dental services to complement the delivery of primary health care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. Provides clinical leadership and supervision of dental support staff. Works closely with the Chief Dental Officer to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry.
Licensure as a dentist in the State of Kansas.
Licensure to prescribe medication in the State of Kansas.
CPR Certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.
Previous dental office experience.
Previous computer experience or training.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
Must display good verbal and written communication skills and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.
Courteous, honest and professional at all times.

Nice To Haves

FQHC or public healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides dental evaluation, treatment, and consultation services to patients of the clinic.
Responds to emergencies and answers dental questions.
Obtains and documents, or causes to be obtained and documented; appropriate chief complaint, past dental, family and social history, review of systems, examination, medications and allergies, assessment and plan for each patient.
Provides dental orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
Provides patient education as needed.
Answers questions for patients, personally or through clinical staff, in order to relay information regarding their care.
Completes appropriate paperwork to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
Works closely with the Chief Dental Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic.
Maintains approved treatment protocols utilized by staff.
Assists with orientation and training of dental providers.
Reviews an adequate sample of dental records with particular emphasis on; appropriateness, efficiency, and quality of care provided.
When the review of said dental records shows that corrective steps are necessary, Dentist shall take appropriate corrective steps, in collaboration with the appropriate administrative, supervisory or clinical personnel.
Participates in public relations and community outreach activities.
Provides assistance with OSHA, emergency preparedness, infection control and regulatory compliance.
Attends all staff, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested.
Performs other appropriate duties as requested by supervisors.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.