Dentist

Union-Community-Care; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care in Reading, PA provides basic primary dental care to its patients. This role requires a D.D.S./D.M.D.

from an accredited school, possession of a Pennsylvania dental license, and an active DEA number, with credentials verified through UCC. You will perform diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and endodontic services, coordinate referrals, educate patients, document thoroughly, and support front-office staff.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic primary dental care including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and endodontic services.
• Refer patients to specialists when needed.
• Educate patients on oral health and conduct outreach education.
• Consult with patients' physicians as appropriate.
• Maintain complete, legal documentation in patient charts.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current with techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Dental degree (D.D.S./D.M.D.) from accredited school

Job description

Our Mission, Vision, & Model of CareAt Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life.We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others.We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity.We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.JOB SUMMARYTo provide basic primary dental care to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC).SPECIFIC JOB DUTIESClinical1. Provide basic primary dental care for patients including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and anterior endodontic services2. Provide patient referrals to specialists when procedures fall outside the scope of service the provider is able to provide, impacted teeth, surgical periodontal and endodontic procedures, and orthodontic procedures3. Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings4. Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate5. Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies6. Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistryBilling7. Accurately code procedures following each dental visit8. Follow procedures for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of the procedures that require pre-authorizationMiscellaneous Duties:9. Provide guidance and direction for dental assistants and front office staff10. Provide off-hours telephone coverage for dental patients of UCC11. Participate in any meeting, seminars, or training sessions as directed by the Dental Director or CEO12. Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate13. Perform other work-related duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTSActive Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental LicenseActive DEA Number at UCCDental Degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.) from Accredited Dental SchoolSuccessful completion of UCC’s credentialing processParticipation in all insurance plans that UCC acceptsEnglish proficiency requiredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIn order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-13 are considered essential functions of the job.ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENTThis position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.