Purpose:
Provide a high standard of preventative and general dental services within designated guidelines to pediatric dental patients of United Community Health Center Dental Care for Kids.
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing treatment that meets or exceeds the standard of care; working in collaboration with dental staff during treatment of patients in an office setting and mobile dental RV setting.
Job Functions:
- Deliver General dental services to UCHC patients within defined parameters of what procedures the clinic performs.
- Provides and manages direct patient dental care, including new patient examinations, periodic evaluations, emergency assessments, and treatment for patients.
- Develop treatment plans for dental patients.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions.
- As appropriate to the position, promote and participate in health education and/or prevention programs supporting UCHC and its mission.
- Takes calls after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other Dentists.
- Participation in continuing dental education programs to remain current with developments, skills procedures, and treatments required to maintain a dental license in good standing with AZ Board of Dental Examiners policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned in compliance with UCHC policies.
- Medical/Dental liability covered by Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited dental school
- Clinically fluent in Spanish helpful.
- Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills preferred.
- Excellent ability to educate, explain, and calm pediatric patients.
- Ability to maintain clinical privileges required.
- Reliable vehicle for transportation to work.
Licensure/Certification:
- Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Arizona.
- Current CPR (BLS) certification.
- DEA registration
- Credentialed with AHCCCS and other dental insurance accepted by UCHC.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance available.
- Financial retirement benefits.
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- NHSC and AZDHS Loan Repayment Eligible
Salary: Depends on Experience
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