Dentist

Bowen Health; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Huntington, Indiana is seeking a qualified dentist to provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations, treatment planning, and performing procedures. Applicants must have a dental degree from a CODA accredited university and at least one year of clinical experience. The role involves various responsibilities, including diagnosing oral diseases, administering anesthesia, and educating patients about dental health. This position fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, committing to equal opportunity for all employees.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience as a dentist in a clinical situation.
• Licensure with the Indiana State Dental Board (DDS/DMD) is required.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations of teeth, gums, and related tissues.
• Administer local anesthetics during procedures.
• Diagnose oral diseases or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments.
• Design and fit prosthodontic appliances.
• Produce and evaluate dental health educational materials.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic skills

Knowledge of dental procedures

Communication skills

Education

Dental degree from a CODA accredited university

DDS or DMD

Job description

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role, all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provide appropriate and optimal service to all patients.
• Perform examinations of teeth, gums and related tissues
• Order and interpret x-rays and other tests
• Assess and create patient-specific treatment plans
• Guide and support identified patients in managing their preventive dental care and chronic conditions.
• Ensure patients understanding of their condition, treatment, encountered results and commitment to their management plan.
• Track symptoms that are being followed, work up underway, or high-risk areas of patient(s) family or medical history.
• Administer local anesthetics to limit the amount of discomfort experienced by patients during procedures.
• Diagnose oral diseases or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments.
• Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, crowns, partial dentures, and dentures, and write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental technicians.
• Write prescriptions for antibiotics, analgesics and other medications.
• Perform extractions on teeth that are damaged or decayed
• Treat cavities by cleaning and filling decayed areas of teeth to restore their function
• Treat exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or non-surgical root canal therapy.
• Produce and evaluate dental health educational materials.
• Plan, organize and maintain dental health programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involves frequent exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• The normal work routine has a moderate ergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.
• The position may require a moderate amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Dental degree from a CODA accredited university
• Experience: Prefer at least one year of experience as a dentist in a clinical situation, or other accepted related experience as appropriate. Prior Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) experience is preferred. GPR or AEGD experience preferred.
• Certificate or Professional License: Maintains in satisfactory condition, licensure and continuing education as outlined by the Indiana State Dental Board (DDS/DMD).
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.

Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

Required

DDS or better.

DMD or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.