General Practice Dentist Job with Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers in Lanca[...]

PracticeLink; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a dedicated General Practice Dentist to join their team in Lancaster. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care, including preventive, restorative, and surgical services, while ensuring patient education and referrals to specialists when necessary. The ideal candidate will hold an active dental license and a degree from an accredited dental school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in community health within a supportive and collaborative environment, where continuous education and professional growth are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental License required.
• Participation in all insurance plans accepted by UCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary dental care including diagnostics and restorative services.
• Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate.
• Maintain legal documentation in patient charts.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Surgery

Restorative Dentistry

Periodontal Services

Patient Education

Education

Dental Degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.)

Job description

General Practice Dentist Job with Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers in Lancaster, PA

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• Provide basic primary dental care for patients, including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and anterior endodontic services
• Provide patient referrals to specialists when procedures fall outside the scope of service the provider is able to provide; impacted teeth, surgical periodontal and endodontic procedures, and orthodontic procedures
• Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
• Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate
• Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
• Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry
  
  
• Accurately code procedures following each dental visit
• Follow procedures for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of the procedures that require pre-authorization
  
  
• Provide guidance and direction for dental assistants and front office staff
• Provide off-hours telephone coverage for dental patients of UCC
• Participate in any meeting, seminars, or training sessions as directed by the Dental Director or CEO
• Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned
  
  

Specific Job Duties

Clinical

• Provide basic primary dental care for patients, including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and anterior endodontic services
• Provide patient referrals to specialists when procedures fall outside the scope of service the provider is able to provide; impacted teeth, surgical periodontal and endodontic procedures, and orthodontic procedures
• Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
• Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate
• Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
• Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry
  
  

Billing

• Accurately code procedures following each dental visit
• Follow procedures for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of the procedures that require pre-authorization
  
  

Miscellaneous Duties

• Provide guidance and direction for dental assistants and front office staff
• Provide off-hours telephone coverage for dental patients of UCC
• Participate in any meeting, seminars, or training sessions as directed by the Dental Director or CEO
• Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements

• Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental License
• Active DEA Number at UCC
• Dental Degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.) from an Accredited Dental School
• Successful completion of UCC’s credentialing process
• Participation in all insurance plans that UCC accepts
• English proficiency required
  
  

Essential Functions

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-13 are considered essential functions of the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

This position is required to participate in all mandatory staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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