Dentist

InclusivCare; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

InclusivCare in Marrero, LA is seeking a licensed Dentist to provide professional dental care, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes high standards of patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.

The position involves leading clinical duties, maintaining records in the EMR, and performing comprehensive dental procedures for both adults and children, with a focus on preventive care and patient education.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent required to practice dentistry.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
• License to practice dentistry in Louisiana is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and diagnose dental/oral conditions and provide treatments per clinical protocols.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients about preventive dental health and treatment plans.

Skills

Dentistry

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Accredited dental school graduate

Job description

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Dentist

DENTAL Full TIme Marrero, LA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1159

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Provides professional practice time, attention and energies to the practice of dentistry and the reasonable administrative demands of the position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct and indirect supervision of designated professional staff;

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Examines individuals(adult and children) requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out an appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Accurate and complete patient care documentation in electronic medical record
• Educates individuals about preventive health
• Develops a complete treatment plan according to evidence based practices
• Assist with the implementation of Dental Department policies, procedures and protocols
• Provides consultation to the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues
• Travels when necessary to fulfill the clinic's needs and attends meetings as necessary
• Serve as a leader within the Dental Department to assist in increasing work flow and productivity, assisting with personnel matters, participate in work place safety, and assisting with interventions aimed at improving clinical performance outcomes
• Assist with marketing dental services at all clinic locations
• Works collaboratively with the medical team to integrate comprehensive primary preventive health services

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Check to ensure that dental units are ready, stocked and clean at all times
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according the OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
• Organize trays, instruments and treatment room drawers at all times
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Send out promptly and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Computer skills are needed because the Dentist will maintain and process patient records in an electronic environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduating from an accredited dental school; Completion of an accredited general practice residency program/pediatric dentistry residency program preferred; Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience preferred; Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required; Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges; FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable. BLS, ALCS (preferred).PALS (if pediatric dentist). Eligible to administer Nitrous Oxide/Oral Sedation if the site permits and required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members within the business community; Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or the Board of Directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana; Current CPR (BLS) certifications; Medicaid provider number; ACLS preferred. Board certified in specialty, if applicable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirement and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, with proper medical documentation/clearance, if applicable.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger; handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIORNMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description includes the major duties and responsibilities of the job but is not inclusive of every task inherent in the job. In addition, it may be occasionally necessary for employees to be assigned tasks not specifically covered by their permanent assignment. Employees will be expected to comply with reasonable requests from their supervisor.

I have read and understand the job description for this position. I agree to abide by all the duties and responsibilities for the job including any reasonable request from my supervisor. I also understand that I will be evaluated based on these job specific performance standards.