Dentist

QuadMed; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

QuadMed in Wisconsin is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages under state licensing and our dental program.

You will work with a primary care team, delivering preventive education, developing treatment plans, and performing diagnostic/therapeutic services. A DDS or DMD and valid Wisconsin license are required to join our health care team.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an ADA-accredited School of Dentistry.
• Current dental license in the state of hire (Wisconsin).
• DEA registration and CPR (BLS) certification, or obtained within 60 days.
• Knowledge of Dentrix software and digital x-ray imaging.
• Experience with diverse patient populations; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to patients across all ages within licensing scope.
• Collaborate with QuadMed primary care team and providers.
• Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health.
• Create and implement sound diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic dental services as required.
• Refer patients to outside providers as appropriate.
• Identify patient needs and coordinate with staff to address them.
• Document encounters accurately and timely.
• Support clinical operations planning and evaluations.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Lead a small team of support staff and ensure service quality.
• Maintain attendance standards and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual (plus)

Diversity & inclusion

EHR familiarity

Education

DDS or DMD from ADA-accredited school

Tools

Dentrix

Digital X-ray

Electronic health record (EHR) systems

Job description

Creating a better way. It’s more than just the philosophy we were founded on. It’s our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed visits to build meaningful relationships. And most importantly, an opportunity to empower our patients to achieve their full potential – at work and in life. Determined to make a difference? Join our health care revolution and be a part of something better.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Dentist provides dental care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Licensing and professional scope of practice and applies diagnostic and therapeutic dental services to QuadMed patients, while making reasonable and sound assessments and treatment plans within the scope of the dental program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides dental care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Department of Licensing
• Works as part of a primary care team with QuadMed staff and providers
• Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services
• Makes reasonable and sound dental assessments and treatment plans
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic dental services to all QuadMed patients
• Consults with appropriate providers as necessary and makes recommendations to patients for outside referrals
• Identifies special needs of patients and works with staff to address those needs
• Obtains history and physical appropriate to dental problem. Reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information
• Documents encounters in an accurate and timely manner
• Assists the Medical Director, Manager Clinical Operations, and clients in the planning and evaluation of effective health and wellness center operations
• Responds to quality issues as recommended by the Medical Director and the Manager Clinical Operations. Participates in ongoing identification of performance and process quality improvement opportunities of the department and the organization and the formulation and implementation of actions to achieve improvements
• Leads a small team of support staff. Participates as a team member with all clinical staff to assure services meet or exceed the expectations of patients, coworkers, the public, and community standards
• Adheres to attendance standards to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care
• Maintains patient confidentiality and upholds Patient’s Rights

SCOPE

General dentistry includes direct/indirect operative procedures, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited School of Dentistry

Experience

• Minimum one and a half (1.5) years' experience as a Dentist required, three (3) years' experience as a dentist preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current dental license in the state of hire
• DEA controlled substances registration certificate
• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dentrix software and digital x-ray knowledge
• Oral surgery and endodontic experience are a plus
• Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
• Basic computer skills
• Bilingual a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusion.

Harry Quadracci was determined to do things differently, and to do them better. In 1991, the visionary print manufacturing CEO founded QuadMed out of the belief that there had to be a better way to provide his employees with access to affordable, high-quality health care. And what started as doing the right thing, ended up sparking a health care revolution. Now 30 years later, we partner with employers across the nation to provide value-driven health and wellness services in or near the workplace. With a focus on breaking down cost, access and quality barriers, we empower employees and their families to live healthier, happier lives.

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

QuadMed and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. QuadMed and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. QuadMed and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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