Staff Dentist

Family HealthCare Network • Visalia, CA

99d • $178,404 - $285,447

About The Position

The Staff Dentist is responsible for the provision of dental services in a Patient Centered Health Home context, with a focus on access to care.

Requirements

• Extensive formal training in Dental studies, usually in the form of a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine Doctor degree.
• Licensed in the state of California as a Dentist.
• Ability to create highly complex documents in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use advanced functions of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to develop sophisticated presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct provision of dental services meeting all established productivity expectations.
• Provide comprehensive dental examination and review appropriate x-rays, medical and dental histories to determine a diagnosis.
• Document visits accurately utilizing appropriate templates, and record relevant data to attain a diagnosis.
• Accountable for attaining budgeted visits.
• Meet clinical care measures.
• Lock records in the 72 hour window.
• Responsible for number of diagnostic, preventive and restorative oral procedures.
• Evaluate the current health and condition of the patient’s teeth to determine the diagnosis of any existing dental condition.
• Inform patients on how to prevent dental problems and keep their teeth and mouth as healthy as possible.
• Consider treatment methods and explain options with the patient to determine which works best based on their situation.
• Refer patients to orthodontists, oral surgeons, periodontists or other specialists for more advanced dental procedures and treatment.
• Provide excellent customer service and care.
• Behave with courtesy when interacting with patients/family members, support staff and Network staff.
• Listen to patients/family members and show an understanding of patients’ needs.
• Provide the patient with educational materials and resources appropriate to the patient’s health literacy needs.
• Accountable for patient status as measured by relevant clinical quality measures.
• Remain aware of wait time during the daily workflow.
• Promote and participate in daily huddles.
• Incorporate the participation of ancillary health team members in managing the care of the patients/families.
• Assist in the assurance of clinical procedures and the maintenance of up-to-date clinical protocols.
• Observe and assure OSHA, and Standard Precautions are maintained.
• Interact with professional medical staff in rendering comprehensive care to mutual patients.
• Complete chart and peer review responsibility in a timely manner.
• Assist supervisors in planning and implementing new programs for the dental department.
• Participate in Network Health Fairs, screening activities and other community outreach events.
• Assist the supervisor with input for performance evaluations of support staff and quality improvement.
• Assist the NDD /CDD with the review and update of clinical policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback and guidance to dental residents and dental assistant externs.
• Participate in site and provider meetings in a meaningful way.
• Participate with 'On Call' coverage, per schedule.
• Meet Network and credentialing expectations for licensure, and employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $178,404.65 - $285,447.44 salary range.
• Significant additional annual earning potential through outpatient productivity and quality pay.
• Generous retention payments, shift differential pay, and extra shift pay.
• Sign-on bonus/relocation assistance.
• Annual CME days and reimbursement.
• Generous health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement packages offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees