General Dentist

JOB SUMMARY: General Dentist, part-time, non-exempt

Responsible for expediting patient treatment with excellent quality care. Works with the Patient Care Coordinators, Dental Assistants, and Hygienist to ensure patient flow is consistent, efficient and the patient’s treatment is followed through. All dentists are expected to comply with the mission and philosophy of SLDDS, by providing the best possible short and long term care to minimize future dental expense. Dentist should be aware our patients are below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Dentist must diagnose correctly and offer the best possible care to each patient. Consideration should be given to making sure treatment plans are cost effective whenever possible. Patients should be treated with the same respect expected in a private dental setting.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients including preventative, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthetic procedures. SLDDS does not do orthodontic work or implants.
• Examine radiographs of the teeth, gums, and the jaw and nearby areas for problems, including the monitoring of growth and development of teeth and jaw.
• Remove decay, fill cavities and repair fractured teeth.
• Ensure the safe administration of anesthetics.
• Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures and partials, to fit patients.
• Educate patients and parents of patients on the importance of maintaining oral health.
• Consult with patients about dental options to treatment of the mouth and teeth.
• Double check with dental staff for medical concerns with the patient.
• Communicate clearly with dental staff regarding patient treatment and complete and sign all treatment notes.
• Prescribe medications.
• Clearly explain diagnoses, treatments and need for additional consultations.
• Assist with and give technical oversight to dental students when they are doing their rotations.
• Provide feedback on how to improve efficiency of patient flow.
• Work with management team to market clinic and recruit new volunteer dentists and hygienists.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description alters an employee’s at-will status and is meant only as a guide and not a contract of employment.

DENTAL SKILLS:

• DDS, DMD required
• Current License in Utah to practice dentistry
• Current DEA License to prescribe medications
• Valid malpractice insurance
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Clinical experience in a dental office.
• Passionate about providing care to those in need.
• Dedication to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Good manual dexterity and a steady hand.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Ability to use specialized equipment.
• Punctuality and ability to maintain a schedule as if in a private dental office. Excessive absenteeism directly affects our patients and will not be tolerated.

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION:

§ Bilinguism: The majority of SLDDS patients are ethnic and racial minorities, so the knowledge of Spanish language is highly preferred.

§ Aptitudes: Professional appearance and professional verbal/written communication. Ability to organize, work well in both a structured and non-structured environment, attention to detail, ability to work without supervision, ability to see what needs to be done and do it, be prompt.

§ Temperament: Friendly, independent, dependable, adaptable, able to multi task as well as work calmly in a fast paced environment.

§ Flexibility: Be able to work with volunteers, staff and patients of various backgrounds in a friendly and gracious manner.

HOURS: Mondays 9:00am to 6:00pm

COMPENSATION: $80-90/hour

EMPLOYMENT AT SLDDS IS ON AN AT-WILL BASIS, WHICH MEANS THAT YOUR EMPLOYMENT MAY BE TERMINATED BY YOU OR BY SLDDS AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITHOUT ANY PROCEDURE OR FORMALITY.

SLDDS is an equal employment opportunity employer. SLDDS prohibits any discrimination based on individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy, marital status, medical status, physical handicap, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour

Work Location: In person