Community Dentist: Accessible Care & Prevention Leader

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbor Community Health Center in Nebraska is seeking a Dentist to provide high-quality oral health care to patients, emphasizing prevention and treatment. The role may involve supervising dental students as requested by the CAO or designee, and some administrative duties.

The Dentist will perform exams, plan treatments, educate patients, document in the EMR, and collaborate with the COO and Dental Office Manager to ensure instruments and supplies are ready and protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Nebraska dentistry license.
• Current DEA license is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must meet credentialing requirements for Medicaid/Medicare/insurances.
• Must have a valid Nebraska driver’s license and provide proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to GNCHC patients.
• Participate in decision-making for dental service delivery.
• Perform dental exams and radiographic assessments.
• Order necessary ancillary studies.
• Provide preventive and restorative dental care per protocols.
• Instruct patients on hygiene, prophylaxis, and flossing.
• Develop and follow written educational and screening protocols.
• Counsel patients and make referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation in EMR and patient records.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are available and in good condition.
• Participate in quality measures and data reporting.
• Attend daily staff huddles and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Cultural competence

EMR familiarity

Interpreter support

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Good Neighbor Community Health Center in Nebraska is seeking a Dentist to provide high-quality oral health care to patients, emphasizing prevention and treatment. The role may involve supervising dental students as requested by the CAO or designee, and some administrative duties.

The Dentist will perform exams, plan treatments, educate patients, document in the EMR, and collaborate with the COO and Dental Office Manager to ensure instruments and supplies are ready and protocols are followed.