Pediatric Dentist - St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive dental care to children, ensuring their health and well-being. You'll be part of a top-ranked children's hospital known for its commitment to high-quality care and advocacy for children's health. The position involves diagnosing, treating, and educating patients and their families, as well as supervising clinic staff. Join a passionate team and make a significant impact in the lives of young patients while enjoying a supportive work environment with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pension Plan

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating dental issues in children.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat dental problems in children.
• Educate families on dental health and hygiene.
• Supervise and train clinic staff.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Care

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Doctorate (DDS/DMD)

Tools

Dental Equipment

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join the team.

• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (depending on patient volume)
• Call is rotating holidays with 3 other Dentists
• Outpatient, inpatient and surgeries
• Medically complex patients

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Diagnose, prevent and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. This role must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program in the U.S. or Canada and be eligible to be certified for a specialty license for pediatric dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Observes, evaluates, and applies knowledge of dental skills to provide optimal patient care. Diagnoses and renders appropriate dental care to patients. Fulfills dental consulting requests.
• Records all procedures and pertinent information in patients' records.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates the work of clinic staff.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors, associates, representatives of public agencies and organizations, and private health care providers.
• Educates individuals and their families regarding dental health hygiene.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate - DDS/DMD from accredited dental school

Experience

• Less than 2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• American Dental Association
• Licensed Dentist in Missouri

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Peds Dentistry Board eligibility/certification

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer