Endodontist

Home Care Association of America; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in New Mexico seeks an Endodontist to provide comprehensive endodontic services. The role includes patient examinations, treatment planning, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a DDS or DMD, a current state license, and two years of clinical experience post-residency. Strong adherence to compliance and patient education is required.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Must possess a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited school.
• Must have a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry.
• Preference for board-certified or board-eligible candidates in Endodontics.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oral exams and diagnostics.
• Carry out non-surgical and surgical endodontic procedures.
• Educate patients about treatment plans and procedures.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Patient Education

Documentation

Collaboration

Compliance

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

The hire shall provide comprehensive endodontic services to patients referred by staff dentists or dental officers. Duties include:

• Examinations & Diagnostics:
  • Perform comprehensive oral exams
  • Interpret radiographs and diagnostics
• Treatment:
  • Perform non-surgical and surgical endodontic procedures
  • Treat complex endodontic cases (e.g., retreatments, apicoectomies)
• Collaboration:
  • Work with general dentists and other specialists
  • Provide consultation and second opinions as needed
• Documentation:
  • Accurately document patient care in Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Patient Education:
  • Educate patients about treatment plans, procedures, and post-op care
• Compliance:
  • Follow Indian Health Service (IHS) policies and procedures
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and OSHA safety standards
• Other Requirements:
  • May need to travel to different IHS service units
  • Must pass a background investigation and credentialing process

Qualifications of the Endodontist

Degree Requirements:

• Must possess a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).

License:

• Must have a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a state, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory.

Board Certification (if applicable):

• Preference may be given to candidates who are board-certified or board-eligible in Endodontics.

Experience:

• Must have at least two (2) years of clinical experience in the practice of endodontics post-residency, OR completion of an accredited endodontic residency program.

Basic Life Support (BLS):

• Must maintain current certification in BLS, approved by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.