Community Dentist: Preventive Care Leader & Mentor

Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus (NE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbor Community Health Center seeks a Dentist to provide high-quality oral health care to GNCHC patients, emphasizing prevention and disease treatment. You may supervise dental hygiene students and participate in administrative duties as needed.

The role requires Nebraska licensure, DEA, and BLS, with EMR documentation compliant with state and clinic standards. Responsibilities include direct patient care, exams and radiographs, treatment planning, patient education, and referrals as

Qualifications

• Licensure in Nebraska (current, unrestricted) is required.
• Current DEA license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must meet credentialing requirements for Medicaid/Medicare/insurances.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to GNCHC patients.
• Participate in decision-making for dental service delivery.
• Perform dental assessments including exams and radiographs.
• Order ancillary studies as needed and provide preventive/restorative care.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and procedures; document and report in EMR; ensure timely charting.

Skills

Interpreter support

Cultural competence

EMR knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Job description

The Dentist is responsible for providing quality oral health care services to patients of Good Neighbor Community Health Center (GNCHC), emphasizing the prevention and treatment of disease by the patient. The Dentist will respond to patient’s needs for accessible, quality, oral healthcare regardless of socio-economic status. The Dentist may be responsible for the supervision of dentist and dental hygiene students as requested and assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or designee. The Dentist may be required to fulfill some administrative duties as requested and assigned by the CAO or designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct patient care to patients of GNCHC.
• Participate in the decision-making processes concerning the delivery of dental health services provided by GNCHC.
• Perform appropriate dental health assessment procedures including, but not limited to oral and radiographic examinations.
• Order ancillary studies as needed.
• Perform preventative and restorative dental health care per protocols.
• Instructs patients in the use of appropriate prophylactic dental care, hygiene, cleansing, and flossing techniques.
• Develop and utilize written protocols for educational, preventative and screening purposes.
• Provide counseling, teaching, treatment and appropriate referrals addressing the dental health needs of the patients.
• Follow-up with patients regarding suspected abnormal conditions.
• Provide counseling and instruction about related health needs.
• Refer patients to other sources of health care/community resources as indicated.
• Completes necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and Federal and State regulations.
• Maintain documentation in an electronic medical record according to State and clinic standards.
• Maintain and review patient records including referral and follow up systems.
• Participate in in-service education for staff as assigned.
• Keep abreast of new information and materials by reviewing clearinghouse information, newsletters, and periodicals.
• Maintain appropriate training required for licensing.
• In collaboration with peers, the COO, and Dental Office Manager, assure the appropriate dental and surgical instruments and supplies are available in the dental unit and are in good working condition.
• Participate in the dental departments processes for quality measures and other data as required for local, state, and federal reporting.
• Timely complete all documentation requirements and chart closure to assure quality of care and timely billing.
• Participate in daily staff huddles.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure/Certifications:

• Must have a valid Nebraska driver’s license and provide proof of personal driver’s insurance and the ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes.
• Current unrestricted license to practice Dentistry in the State of Nebraska is required.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license is required.
• Must meet all credentialing requirements as required by Medicaid, Medicare, and insurances.
• Must have current certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work with an interpreter or language service line if the need arises is required.
• Cultural awareness of the needs of our uninsured clients, otherwise, willingness to be trained in Cultural Competence.
• Knowledge and experience in the electronic medical records arena.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Strong time management.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desired
• Ability to work in a team-based setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clinical and administrative staff and peers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, which may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to occasionally bend, lift, stoop, and stretch as needed.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing to perform job tasks effectively.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, telephone, and copier, requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds on an occasional basis.