Dentist - Lexington Park

Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. is seeking a Dentist in Lexington Park, MD, responsible for comprehensive dental care, patient education, and collaboration with other health professionals. The ideal candidate will manage routine and emergency dental services, follow up on care, and ensure the safety and comfort of patients. Must be licensed in Maryland with certification in CPR. The role involves working in a challenging yet rewarding outpatient environment, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a current dental license in Maryland.
• Experience in providing comprehensive dental care.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental services.
• Administer anesthetics and prescribe medications.
• Conduct follow-up patient care and ensure optimal patient health.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Healthcare Systems Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Results Orientation

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Maryland

Current Maryland prescriber number and current D.E.A. and C.D.S. licenses

Board certification or eligibility in dentistry

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 12 months of employment

Job description

FLSA Category: Exempt

Reports To: Dental Director and Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients in a clinical setting. The role includes dental health management, coordination of services with other agencies, clinical tracking of special population groups, and any other activities required to assure optimal patient services.

Essential Functions

• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, periodontal procedures, minor oral surgery, crown and bridge, removable prosthodontics, uncomplicated endodontics, and pediatric services.
• Interpret x-rays and laboratory studies.
• Administer anesthetics and prescribe medications.
• Conduct follow‑up patient care.
• Straighten teeth to correct bite issues.
• Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth.
• Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families about diet, brushing, flossing, fluoride use, and other aspects of dental care.
• Manage difficult patients and clients.
• Take impressions, measurements, and make models for dental appliances and prostheses.
• Analyze, interpret, and diagnose conditions based on test findings.
• Teach and train patients and staff on illness prevention.
• Oversee maintenance of case histories, health examination reports, and other dental records.
• Inspect and make recommendations regarding infection control and elimination of health hazards.
• Actively participate in community dental programs.
• Provide tele‑dentistry visits when needed or appropriate.
• May make house and emergency calls.
• Refer patients for specialty care to other clinics or outside agencies as appropriate.
• Assist with in‑service and ongoing training of clinic staff.
• May conduct oral examinations for school admission, job consideration, or insurance eligibility.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to serve the community per the organization’s Health Care Plan.
• Document clinical care in a timely manner, maintaining patient charts and encounter forms per clinic protocols.
• Comply with regulations related to consultations and other services required by patients’ insurance coverage.
• Comply with Joint Commission standards for ambulatory care.
• Communicate in verbal and written formats with others.
• Perform timely entry into and manipulation of the Electronic Health Record.

Nonessential Functions

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a resource to other members of the health care team, patients, or community members.
• Work with center manager to facilitate smooth operation of clinic flow.
• Assure quality of patient care by participating in the organization’s Performance Improvement activities.
• Cooperate with compliance review activities.
• Submit information needed for credentialing files in a timely manner.
• Assist the Safety Officer with employee health activities when necessary, especially following exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Participate in team/staff meetings; attend in‑service meetings and applicable workshops.
• Perform any and all other duties required to provide optimal patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Maryland.
• Current Maryland prescriber number and current D.E.A. and C.D.S. licenses.
• Board certification or eligibility in dentistry; certification expected within one year of employment.
• Malpractice insurability.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).
• ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 12 months of employment, if appropriate.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems promptly, gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, and works well in group problem‑solving situations.

Communication Skills – Listens verbally to solve problems and provide direction, records issues and resolutions, and maintains accurate records.

Analytical Skills – Tackles problems logically, systematically, and sequentially, using creative and systems thinking.

Healthcare Systems Knowledge – Understands healthcare and medical terminology.

Organizational Skills – Manages tasks and information, organizes data, and keeps track of work progress.

Results Orientation – Focuses on desired results, sets challenging goals, and meets or exceeds them.

Time Management – Prioritizes tasks, sets deadlines, and adjusts priorities in dynamic situations.

Collaboration – Engages others, gathers diverse perspectives, and focuses on shared goals for organizational success.

Work Environment

This job operates in an outpatient office environment and is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and high‑stress situations.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to cope with stress.
• Occasional movement around the office.
• Constant computer use and operation of other office machinery.
• Frequent communication with patients and employees.
• Capability to lift or move patients weighing more than 50 pounds in an emergency.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions or distractions.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly.
• Appropriate interpersonal interactions in various contexts.
• Recognition of social or professional behavioral cues.
• Verbal communication skills for conveying instructions accurately.
• Spatial perception and judgment of distances.
• Analytical thinking across multiple information sources.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret written or verbal documents and instructions, and to speak effectively to patients, employees, and stakeholders.

Travel

Must drive between Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. locations as required.

Compliance

Requires adherence to Greater Baden Medical Services compliance standards, including Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and related policies and procedures, which are considered in performance evaluations.