Dentist

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. is seeking a licensed dentist to provide comprehensive dental care including diagnostic exams, radiographs, anesthesia, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and preventive services.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations. Responsibilities include treatment planning, coordinating with specialists when needed, supervising staff, and maintaining high-quality patient care in a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA, NCQA, and AAAHC QI standards and state statutes.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Knowledge of third-party private and state ACA insurance payment policies.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and dosages.
• Knowledge of regulations for provision of dental outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Make clinical and radiographic examinations and diagnose conditions.
• Administer local anesthesia and perform extractions.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
• Plan and carry out dental health programs for prevention and education.
• Supervise charting, record keeping, scheduling and patient histories.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and discuss treatments with patients.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Composite restorations

Tooth extractions

Fixed and removable prosthodontics

Root canals

Preventive dentistry

Education

Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine

Five years of experience as a practicing dentist

Tools

Epic/Wisdom and Dentrix

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Dental Clinic Director. The purpose of this position is to provide professional work in the field of dentistry by performing the full range of professional dental care services in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases of dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventative treatment.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS:

Build Trust:

Operate with transparency, no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to others. Follow through on agreed upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct.

Foster Communication:

Demonstrate ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization. Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross-cultural sensitivity.

Display Stewardship:

Understand business implications of decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make clinical and radiographic examinations of the oral and soft tissues and a diagnosis of pathological or irregular conditions.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Perform routine and moderately complicated tooth extractions.
• Perform examinations, makes diagnoses and prescribes treatment plans for patients.
• Recognize and refer patients for specialty treatment as required.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformation of teeth and gums.
• Plan and carry-out dental health program for oral disease prevention and patient education
• Completes preliminary examinations on new dental service patients; review's patient's medical and dental history; examines the teeth and periodontium for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease and has the findings charted in the dental record.
• Performs a full range of professional dental duties in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental disease or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures, including, Oral Diagnosis, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Endodontics, Fixed and/or Removable Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry, and Dental Prevention.
• Participate in patient treatment; examine, diagnose, provide consultation, and treat patients.
• Provide treatment to manage and/or eliminate dental disease, restore tooth function and aesthetics, and prevent future disease and/or decay
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Inform the patient of diagnosis and treatment needs and options in such a way that the patient understands and can make an informed decision. Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable
• As an integral part of a hard-working dental team, we encourage to give guidance and direction to your dental assistant, hygienist and other support personnel. Provide support and direction for the Dental Program
• Supervise the charting, record keeping, scheduling of patients and the maintenance of patient charts and histories of patients with his/her immediate care.
• Ensure department is operating at excellent customer service and quality standards.
• Ensure all personnel follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• The dentist is ultimately responsible for the clinical decisions in the Dental Department administration of local anesthetics in terms of physiological and pharmacological effects of individual patients.
• Must have the ability to work independently
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-Borne Pathogens).
• Dentist is responsible to follow all rules and regulations of the state's dental practice act and all state and federal agencies in accordance to the law
• Must have the ability to stay on task with numerous interruptions,
• Dentist will be working in one location
• Must have strong communication skills, good chairside manners, dependable and motivated to serve ethically
• Participate in morning huddles for effective patient flow and comprehensive care

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge in Epic/Wisdom and Dentrix including charting, updating treatment plans and chart review.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NCQA, and AAAHC QI standards and state statutes.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of Third Party Private and State ACA Insurance payment policies.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• Ability to supervise and train locums, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Diagnostic, treatment planning, composite restorations, extractions (simple and surgical), fixed and removable prosthodontics, root canals and preventive dentistry

EDUCATION and/or SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine; (5) five years' experience as a practicing dentist; Current Licensure Wisconsin's Board of Dental Health Care or eligibility for licensure; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.