Dentist - St. Louis Children's Hospital Healthy Kids Dental Program

St. Louis Children's Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Community Outreach Dentist for its Healthy Kids Dental Program. This role focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental issues in children aged 3 to 21, while also engaging in community outreach. The position offers a supportive environment with dedicated staff, including dental assistants and community health workers. The program serves various sites, ensuring diverse experiences and opportunities to make a significant impact on children's dental health. Join a top-ranked children's hospital dedicated to improving the lives of young patients through comprehensive care and education.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program.
• Education: Doctorate, DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal patient care and diagnose dental issues.
• Educate patients and families about dental health hygiene.
• Supervise and evaluate clinic staff.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Patient Care

Dental Health Education

Supervision

Education

Doctorate, DDS/DMD

Job description

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Additional Information About The Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital and Healthy Kids Express Dental Program are seeking a Community Outreach Dentist to join our growing team.

The BJC Children's Hospital Healthy Kids Program serves thousands of patients daily across the St. Louis area. Healthy Kids Express has expanded over the years to include vans focusing on asthma education and care, dental care and treatment, and preventive screenings.

Practice Highlights for Healthy Kids Dental Program:

• M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (first patient scheduled at 9 a.m.)
• Typically 4 days servicing the community and 1 office day
• Visit one site per day; 40-50 different sites per year
• See ages 3 to 21
• Occasional weekend and evening events from March through October

Support Staff Includes:

• 2 Dental Assistants per Dentist
• Van Driver
• Administrative Assistant (oversees scheduling/answers phones) based at the office
• Community Health Workers

For questions and further details, please contact Amy Taylor at [e-mail]

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving children's health and lives. As a top-ranked children’s hospital, it offers care in over 50 specialty areas, along with education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs. Since 1879, it has served patients from all 50 states and over 80 countries.

The hospital ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals in all surveyed categories and is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. It is a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and oral tissue problems. Must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited U.S. or Canadian program and be eligible for a specialty license in pediatric dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal patient care, diagnose, and fulfill dental consulting requests.
• Record procedures and relevant information in patient records.
• Supervise and evaluate clinic staff.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues and external providers.
• Educate patients and families about dental health hygiene.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; alertness and safety are essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Doctorate, DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school.

Experience: None required for supervision; preferred 5-10 years.

Licenses & Certifications: ADA membership, Missouri dental license, Peds Dentistry Board eligibility/certification.

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more, effective from the first day of employment.

Visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits for details. Not all benefits apply to all roles.

This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care