Pediatric Dentist (PR / Intermittent)

Academy of General Dentistry; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Denver seeks a motivated Pediatric Dentist to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive oral health care to children and special needs patients, with responsibilities including diagnosing conditions, performing dental procedures, and manuscript managing patient care documentation. This position offers competitive annual pay and excellent benefits, fostering a supportive and community-focused work environment.

Benefits

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution

On-site employee fitness center

Childcare discount programs

Education & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of Accredited Dentistry Program required.
• BLS AHA or ARC required.
• PALS AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose dental conditions and provide treatment plans.
• Perform extractions and restorative dental work.
• Maintain charts and treatment plans.

Skills

Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Customer and Personal Service

Medicine and Dentistry

Education

DDS-Dentist

Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated Pediatric Dentist (PR / Intermittent) to join our team!

We are here for life?s journey. Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all :

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Job Summary

The Denver Health Pediatric Dental clinic is recruiting for a PRN / Intermittent Pediatric Dentist to join our team. The Pediatric Dentist under minimal supervision, provides primary and comprehensive preventative and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

Diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. Perform extractions, preventative and restorative dental work on pediatric and special needs patients. Provide instruction on brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.

Essential Functions

Patient Care Diagnose dental conditions. Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates. Prepare diagnostic and treatment records. Study diagnostic records such as medical or dental histories. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. (50%) Dental Procedures Determines appropriate dental procedures based on patient need including but not limited to : pulp treatment, including pulp capping and removal of pulp chamber remnants, Prepares and restores carious teeth with appropriate dental material, Extracts erupted, impacted, infected, otherwise diseased teeth and, as indicated, for guidance and development of the dentition. Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patient during procedure, orthodontic treatment and space maintenance. (30%) Documentation Maintains charts and treatment plans and completes required reports. Treatment Plan Development and Management Prepares charts and determines that most appropriate plan for treatment. (10%) Staff Management (10%)

Education

Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Completion of Accredited Dentistry Program Required Licenses

DDS-Dentist - JCNDE - Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations Required BLS AHA or ARC required PALS AHA required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Diversity - Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Temperament - Ability to remain calm in emergency situations Demonstrated proficiency with technology platforms, for example, the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Shift Work Type PRN / Intermittent

Salary $220,800.00 - $231,200.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Community resource navigation support

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver?s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado?s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity

employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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