General Dentist

Company: Advantage Dental
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: November 19, 2020

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: General Dentist

REPORTS TO: Lead Dentist/Regional Dental Director

FLSA: Exempt

Welcome to Preventistry®! We are revolutionizing oral health for everyone by redefining prevention and care.

A more effective health care system requires a revolution in oral health care and DentaQuest’s affiliated practices are leading the way. The affiliated practices are made up of Advantage Dental from DentaQuest , Community Dental Care of Kentucky , Community Dental Care of Texas , DentaQuest Oral Health Center , Gentech Dentist and Sarrell Dental and Eye Centers .

A revolution requires us to reach beyond the dental chair to reshape the oral health system. We address full-body health and its relationship with social and cultural determinates by expanding access to care, the affordability of care and implementing a greater focus on timely prevention of dental disease, rather than intervention.

DentaQuest continues to create a strong partnership for optimizing health system performance by adding an innovative approach to the delivery of oral health care to its extensive experience as a leading dental health benefits administrator. The people of DentaQuest have a common purpose: we work together as one, with passion, perseverance and focus to achieve a nation where no child suffers from the pain of tooth decay, where adults keep all their teeth for their entire lives, where every person has access to quality dental care.

DentaQuest’s affiliated care delivery practices are made up of over 200 providers, over 80 practices across six states, with more than 700 employees providing care to over a quarter of a million patients annually. Dedicated to our mission: To improve the oral health of all. We harness our unique reach and insights to provide patients with better care, timely education,greater access, innovative solutions, and transformative system change. We call this industry leading approach to dentistry - Preventistry®.

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Dentist, reporting to the Lead Dentist or Regional Dental Director, provides general dentistry following the dental practice acts of the stat where they are employed. Strives to deliver a quality patient experience. Position contributes to DentaQuest Care Group’s continued success by passionately executing the company’s business model; promoting the company culture, mission and values; and ensuring consistent compliance with all key company programs and operating initiatives. Responsible for driving superior levels of patient service while striving continuously to improve outcomes. Follows and supports the CARE model for patient experience.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Diagnoses and provides appropriate dental treatment plans to patients to include discussion and explanation of treatment plans with patients and/or guardians to their satisfaction and mutual understanding.

Utilizes best practices, evidenced based dentistry and ADA standards of care in guiding your clinical practice.

Educates patients and guardians on the importance of maintaining proper oral health and outlining goals for both medical and dental health considerations.

Communicates with our clinical and administrative support team regarding patient treatment plans, required follow up visits and referrals to specialty dentists.

Prescribes medications as necessary and appropriate.

Carefully documents all medications, diagnoses, consultations and treatment plans in the electronic medical record in a timely manner (end of business day) while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Ensures execution proper follow up and continued care of patients involved in multi – step treatment plans, particularly for those patients referred for specialty care.

Attends required continuing education courses related to the dental profession for continued and improved knowledge and technique of dentistry and oral health.

Practices and follows infection control and OSHA regulations.

Follows all rules and regulations set by the state, federal and governmental entities.

Consistently attends and participates in team meetings and huddles.

Partners with the Practice Manager to ensure business objectives are met.

Demonstrates and encourage a patient focus in all practice operations.

Fosters strong relationships with patients to create connections and influence patient retention.

Ensures appropriate follow through with patients to create lasting relationships with facility.

Executes company standards, processes, and procedures to ensure quality of service and a consistent patient experience.

Strives to balance the achievement of operational targets while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Other duties as needed or required.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethic.

Commitment to service excellence.

Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow through.

Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.

Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.

Self- starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of leading, directing, and supporting a team to achieve successful results.

Maintains confidentiality discretion.

Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.

Willing to grow and be challenged.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

DDS or DMD required.

Dentist licensing/certifications a required by state.

Maintain Continuing Education (CE) as required by state.

Current CPR certification.

Attends additional training as requested/deemed necessary

Group practice dental experience preferred.

Full-Time schedule preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel using personal car as required by the company.

Occasional overnight travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to communicate effectively.

Ability to stand for frequent and extended periods of time.

The ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.

Manual dexterity and sitting is required in carrying out position responsibilities.

The ability to handle sharp instruments.

May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards in a controlled environment.

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or substances.

Personal Protective Equipment required.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform this position.

** In accordance with DentaQuest’s Compliance Plan, employee must conduct DQ business in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical standards and report potential compliance or ethical issues to manager or DQ’s Compliance Officer. **

DentaQuest’s Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please see Human Resources for additional information regarding this Program.

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