Dentist: Patient-Focused Care & Community Education

SWLA Center for Health Services; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services in Jennings, LA seeks a Dentist to examine patients, diagnose dental conditions, and provide or supervise therapy, with referrals to specialists as needed. The role emphasizes education, prevention and high-quality care in a community setting.

Required are a DDS or DMD from an approved school, a Louisiana license and CPR certification. The position supports a dental department focused on comprehensive care and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an approved school of dentistry.
• Must be licensed in the state of Louisiana; knowledge of supervision concepts preferred.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Records patient-dentist transactions in the medical/dental record using standard nomenclature.
• Serves on medical/dental staff meetings and participates in the quality assurance program.
• Assists in continuing education, on-the-job training and orientation of center staff.
• Assists in health education to the community as requested.
• Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, clinical work is evaluated through QA programs.
• The position covers broad functions of dental medicine, education, prevention, cure and rehabilitation with assignments varying in breadth and intensity.
• Work involves moderate risks including exposure to contagious diseases, adverse weather, and dental materials.
• Educates, influences and motivates patients to understand and accept medical/dental therapies.
• Participates in departmental or organizational quality and continuous performance improvement.

Education

DDS or DMD

Louisiana license

CPR certification

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services in Jennings, LA seeks a Dentist to examine patients, diagnose dental conditions, and provide or supervise therapy, with referrals to specialists as needed. The role emphasizes education, prevention and high-quality care in a community setting.

Required are a DDS or DMD from an approved school, a Louisiana license and CPR certification. The position supports a dental department focused on comprehensive care and continuous quality improvement.