Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist)

Foundcare Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FoundCare Inc. is seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist with at least three years of clinical experience to join our dental team in Florida. The role focuses on comprehensive pediatric care, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments, while educating families on oral health and hygiene.

Candidates must have a DDS/DMD, a Florida license and DEA registration. Medicaid enrollment is preferred, and visa sponsorship is not offered. Travel to other FoundCare locations may be required.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of a pediatric dentistry residency is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in pediatric dentistry.
• Current Florida dental license and DEA registration.
• Active Florida Medicaid provider enrollment preferred; eligible to enroll if not enrolled.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments.
• Educate patients and families on oral health, hygiene, and preventive care.
• Ensure infection control protocols and OSHA standards are followed.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with dental staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations including HRSA/UDS reporting.
• Participate in community outreach and oral health education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

EHR familiarity

Independent work

Oral health education

Education

DDS or DMD from accredited dental school

Pediatric dentistry residency preferred

Florida dental license

DEA registration

Medicaid enrollment preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) with at least three (3) years of clinical experience to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pediatric dentistry and a strong commitment to improving oral health outcomes for children in our community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments.
• Educate patients and families on oral health, hygiene, and preventive care.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and OSHA standards.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HRSA and UDS reporting requirements.
• Participate in community outreach programs and oral health education initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to educate patients on oral health, hygiene, and preventative care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in the performance of job duties.
• Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and sight.
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Ability to utilize standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases acquired by contact with blood, bodily fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.
• Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less.
• Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties.
• Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of a recognized pediatric dentistry residency program is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in pediatric dentistry.
• Current state dental license and DEA registration.
• Active Florida Medicaid provider enrollment preferred; candidates not currently enrolled must be eligible to enroll.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.