LOOKING FOR PEDIATRIC DENTIST IN COLUMBUS, IN

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated pediatric dental practice in Columbus, IN, where you can focus solely on patient care without corporate pressures. This role allows you to manage your own schedule while benefiting from a supportive staff that handles administrative tasks. With access to major hospitals for surgical privileges and opportunities for continuous education, this position is perfect for a passionate pediatric dentist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Enjoy a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient care and professional growth.

Benefits

Continuing Education Hours

Supportive Staff

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Must have a current Indiana dental license and board certification in pediatric dentistry.
• Experience with nitrous oxide and sedation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run own columns focusing on dentistry with support from staff.
• Coordinate treatment plans and schedules without production pressures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Ability

Problem-Solving Skills

Written Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry (DMD or DDS)

Maintain required CE credits

Tools

Electronic Dental Record

Dentrix system

Job description

Columbus Pediatric Dentistry, P.C., is located in Columbus, IN. We are a practice of about 22,350 patients. We accept all state and private dental plans. Our operatory schedule is booked out five months and our OR schedule is booked 7 months. We average about 125 new patients per month. We have 10 operatories with 5 dedicated to hygiene and 5 dedicated for dental procedures. Our schedule has a low no-show rate. Compensation is based on 30% adjusted production, with a guaranteed daily minimum. A Pediatric Associate would run their own columns and can just focus on dentistry, while a highly trained staff takes care of everything else. Our office has access to three major hospitals for pediatric dental surgery privileges. We are not a corporate office and like to have our associates coordinate their own treatment plans and schedules, without production pressures. We have a full staff to address scheduling, insurance, and human resources. CE is provided face-to-face in office for up to 13 hours and the rest are accessible online via a dental CE site.

Job Specifications:

• This position requires a high degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and written communication skills.
• Position requires the ability to work independently and within a team to meet goals.
• May be required to perform the duties of other employees, including supervisors/managers, in their absence.
• May be required to perform duties and responsibilities not listed in this description, on a temporary or long-term basis.

Experience:

• Education/Training Level:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry (DMD or DDS).
  • Must maintain required CE credits to maintain licensure.
  • Experience with nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and/or general anesthesia preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Possession of a current Indiana license to practice dentistry.
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Dentistry.
  • Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry (or in current Residency for).
  • Current CPR Certification in Basic Life Support.
  • DEA License.
• Technology Skills:
  • Understanding of and ability to use Electronic Dental Record.
  • Experience with Dentrix system preferred, but not required.