General Dentist

Overview

Community Health Connection is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to meeting the lifelong health & dental care needs of the northeast Oklahoma community. We provide the highest quality, affordable and accessible primary health & dental care services in a culturally effective, language-appropriate and compassionate manner.

CHC is a NHSC loan forgiveness site.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality preventive, restorative and emergency dental care by performing the following duties:

Evaluate patient’s oral health and determine proper treatment.

Perform dental prophylaxis, cancer screenings, radiographic studies and other like tasks.

Record and chart electronically of the patient’s treatment, decay and disease.

Take vital signs as necessary.

Review patient medical and dental history as well as consent forms.

Diagnose treatment plan and number of necessary visits.

Perform general clinical dentistry procedures such as exams, preventive dentistry, emergency treatments, tooth extractions, and other like dental procedures.

Assuring scheduling of off-site testing to facilitate prompt evaluation and treatment.

Alleviate patient pain associated with dental issues.

Inform patients with procedure specific context forms if applicable.

Encourage patients to continue their oral health by discussing home care techniques.

All responsibilities and duties listed within the current employment contract between Dentist and Community Health Connection.

Precept as needed for students and residents.

Set and coordinate goals with Dental Manager and other dental staff.

Maintain working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Maintain confidentiality including private health information.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience - DDS; University Degree, at least 3 years of experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Current dental license from the state of Oklahoma, narcotics license.

Preferred Skills - Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively communicate with staff and patients. Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented in order for patients to receive the most effective treatment. Excellent problem-solving skills to evaluate symptoms and make an appropriate diagnosis.

Language Skills - Ability to communicate the English language in oral and written form. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar required. Ability to communicate the Spanish language (bilingual) preferred.

Mathematical Skills - Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals without a calculator. Ability to calculate percentages and averages.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from a variety of complex data. Ability to interpret conclusions in a manner that is understandable to the general public.

Computer Skills – Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to type at least 25 words per minute. Exposure to software programs; ability to learn and utilize eClinical Works (eCW) and other software programs as needed.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Pay: $185,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person