Flexible Staffing- Dental Providers

Join our flexible staffing model at Apple Tree Dental. The flexible staffing model allows you to choose your schedule!

Apple Tree Dental, a nationally recognized, innovative, and independent non-profit group practice; provides comprehensive care to all people, including those with special access needs who face barriers to care. Apple Tree offers employment opportunities in our Centers for Dental Health and at our mobile community clinic sites.

Purpose of Position: Allows Dental Assistants (LDA), Dental Hygienists (LDH), Dental Therapists (ADT/DT), and Dentist (DDS) providers a flexible schedule in our Dental Centers.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited dental program (LDA, LDH, DT/ADT, or DDS) required
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred
• Current CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in other languages preferred

Fundamental duties include (but are not limited to):

• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s electronic dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Educate individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention
• Serves/participates in special projects and other committees as assigned
• Attend all staff/department meetings
• Achieve and maintain all recordkeeping and meaningful use (EHR) criteria
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Fundamental expectations of this position include (but are not limited to):

• The passion to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental’s mission, vision and values
• Comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in various settings (outpatient clinic, nursing homes, Group Homes, Head Start centers, etc.)
• Possession of exceptional customer service skills, including a demonstrated ability to deal with patients with special needs
• Must be cognizant of the public health, social and economic factors which impact the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of Apple Tree’s patients
• Must be able to collaborate with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal program effectiveness and patient benefit
• The ability to creatively solve problems through individual and/or programmatic action
• The ability to utilize and/or learn computer skills and systems such as; but not limited to: Open Dental software, Microsoft Office, and other systems as needed
• Dependability and punctuality
• Willingness to travel on occasion if requested

Physical Expectations: Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis.

• Listens to, understands and appropriately responds to patient/customer needs. Meets the reasonable needs of all patient/family/customer groups and improves overall customer satisfaction.
• Works actively with others to get the job done. Consistently exhibits courteous behavior/actions, including maintaining a positive attitude.
• Acts and speaks respectfully regardless of the presence or absence of the person. Frequently offers praise to others for doing a good job. Listens to and respects the opinions of others, and maintains confidentiality.

Apple Tree Dental is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends
• On call

Work Location: In person