Dentist

La Familia Medical Center; New Mexico; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

2 weeks sick leave

Continuing education leave

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental/Medical coverage

Health Savings Account

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

La Familia Medical Center in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Dentist to provide general dentistry in our community health setting. You will work with a team to deliver high-quality care in a friendly, patient-centered environment.

This role includes supervising students, coordinating with the Dental Director, and contributing to community outreach and preventive programs. Valid NM license and DEA are required; emphasis on service to underserved populations.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD graduate from an accredited school.
• Current New Mexico dental license and DEA registration.
• Board certification or eligibility in a dental specialty if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full or part-time dental practice at LFMC as authorized by the dental license.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage dental infections and disease.
• Provide general dentistry and meet quality standards.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Supervise dental assistant and hygiene students.
• Participate in continuing education and protocols.
• Collaborate with Dental Director and staff.
• Document encounters in patient records timely.
• Engage with community resources for dental care.
• Educate patients on preventive care.
• Coordinate care with other providers.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Emergency care

Patient counseling

Team supervision

Infection control

Education

DDS/DMD from accredited school

NM dental license

DEA registration

Board certification/eligibility

Job description

We seek professionals who want to make a difference in community health. Our staff has served the Santa Fe area for over 50 years. We look for individuals who are passionate about making a measurable difference. Whether you are a provider, a nurse, or a member of our support staff, your work helps us build a healthier future for the entire community.

Why Work With Us?

We take great care of the people who take care of our community. We offer a supportive, team-based environment designed for long-term retention and personal fulfillment.

Explore our open positions to find where your talents can do the most good. We are always looking for compassionate professionals to join our family.

Position: Dentist

Location: Santa Fe

Job Id:184

# of Openings:2

Position Function Summary

Under the direction of the Dental, Chief Officer, the Dentist provides general dentistry to patients and manages and treats dental infection and disease in the community in their assigned clinic site, in accordance with federal, state, and other administrative requirements.

• Maintains a full or part-time dental practice at LFMC as authorized by the dental license. Works in area of his/her specialty in delivery of dental care to LFMC patients;
• Demonstrates differential diagnosis capabilities, makes clinical judgment and decisions based on history, physical and radiographic exam of patients. Formulates a treatment plan in patient dental records within the medical, dental and financial needs of the patient. Evaluates outcomes and modifies treatment plan accordingly;
• Appropriately diagnoses and treats emergency walk-in patients;
• Provides dental care to patients, meeting or exceeding dental encounter requirements, and quality of care standards established by LFMC and its grantor agencies;
• Consults with the Dental Director on the delivery of quality dental care to patients; consults with dental specialists on individual patient concerns and problems;
• Participates in setting dental care standards and protocols for the LFMC Clinic site(s);
• Charts patient encounters appropriately and in a timely manner using accepted abbreviations and nomenclature;
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions;
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant dental care components, as appropriate;
• Trains and supervises dental assistant students and dental hygiene students learning dental practices at the health center(s) and engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate or assigned;
• Participates in continuing education and training for dental assistants, dental hygienists and other dentists;
• Works with other dental providers and dental staff to provide a team approach to patient care;
• Effectively communicates, directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental support staff;
• Administers medications and injections appropriately;
• Initiates and/or participates in community organizations to provide resources in dental care;
• Effectively communicates with patients and provides counseling to patients, parents and/or children, focusing on preventive health care;
• Provides educational materials and instruction to patients upon discharge from care;
• Actively seeks continuing education credits in relevant topics for him/herself, as well as dental staff, and shares new information and/or techniques with colleagues;
• Follows established LFMC departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards; and dental policy and operations protocols; collaborates with Dental Director and other dental care providers to revise and update dental protocols to ensure that they are current and accurate.

Education, Experience and Skills/Training

• DDs graduate of an accredited school of dentistry.
• 2 to 4 years experience in a community health center or with underserved populations, and work within a managed care environment, preferred.
• Current dental licensure for the State of New Mexico is required, and documentation of education, experience and licensure is required and must be maintained; must be insurable under the policies and requirements of LFMC.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Dental Specialty if practicing as a specialist.
• DEA and NM Board of Controlled Substance registration, required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Must be credentialed per LFMC policies and procedures, if billing for services under Medicare/Medicaid.

Leave Benefits

• Four (4) weeks of annual leave
• up to two (2) weeks of sick leave
• up to one (1) week of continuing education leave
• three (3) days for personal leave

accruals and holidays are prorated for part-time employees

Insurance Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Paid term life insurance
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Optional Life
• Critical Care
• Medical and Dependent care expense accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Health Insurance
• ID Theft
• Legal

available for staff and eligible family members, including domestic partners

403(b) retirement savings plan (eligible for company match after 12 months of employment)

Bargaining Unit Position

Union: X

Non-Union:

La Familia offers opportunities for employment in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health education, and other support services. We are an equal opportunity employer.