Dentist

Kintegra Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Kintegra Health is seeking a Part-Time Pediatric Dentist in Gastonia, NC to provide primary dental care to patients. The ideal candidate must possess a dental degree from an accredited institution and a current NC dental license. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients while ensuring their comfort and care.

Additionally, the candidate will supervise support staff and maintain compliance with all safety regulations. A minimum of 3 years in a public health setting is required, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must interact in a friendly, professional manner.
• Must have a neat and well-groomed appearance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients to ensure comfort.
• Deliver high-quality care to patients.
• Supervise and train support staff members.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of dental office protocols

Familiarity with EDR software

Education

Degree from an accredited dental school

Job description

Part-Time Pediatric Dentist Overview

The role of the Dentist is an exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by dental director. Responsible for providing primary dental care to patients; diagnosing patient problems on the basis of history, physical examination, interpretation of x-rays, and the assessment of socio-economic and cultural influences while also being responsible for providing a general climate of cooperation and understanding.

Qualifications

General Dentist Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read, write and understand the English language. Communicate effectively. Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians and other departments in a friendly, professional manner. Knowledge of dental office protocols/procedures. Ability to work well under pressure is essential. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the other physicians and peers. Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Familiarity with basic computer operations, EDR software. Ability to work successfully with minimum supervision. Must be able to work seated for several hours at a time to provide clinical services to patients. Frequent movement within the office handling patient flow. Ability to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance.

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in public health setting.

Education

Appropriate degree from an accredited dental school.

Licensure

Current North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners license; current DEA license.

Certifications

BLS/OSHA/HIPAA.

General Dentist Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum concern for patient comfort and respect
• Deliver the highest quality care to patients
• Properly handle dental records
• Compliance with all OSHA regulations
• Be an active participant in staff meetings
• Be a positive influence to aid in attracting new patients and retaining patients of record
• Resolve personnel issues within office with the help of the personnel involved
• Help to supervise, train and nurture support staff members
• Remain current with professional literature and standards of care
• Represent Kintegra Health Dental Clinic to the community at large

Kintegra Health Core Requirements

• Patient First – An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient
• Build not Blame – Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person
• Integrity and Honesty – Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers
• Cooperation and Flexibility – Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description
• Culturally Sensitive – Always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.