What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Dentist (Midtown) position at Avenue360 Health and Wellness?
About Us
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness is a 7-site community-based health system designated as a federally qualified health center (FQHC). Avenue 360 provides high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical, dental, behavioral health and social service needs. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance, and we believe income must not determine the level of and access to quality health care. Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is at the core of what we do, whether medical, dental, behavioral health, hospice care, or supportive housing programs.
What we have to offer
Our Compensation Package Includes:
- Generous Paid Time Off- (11 paid holidays per year, 2 Floating Holidays per year, 14 paid Vacation days per year, 4 hours per month of accrued Sick days)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K match up to 4%.
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Overview:
It is the role of the Dentist to diagnose, treat and advise our patients on various dental issues
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Examine patients’ medical records
- Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)
- Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
- Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
- Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
- Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
- Prescribe medication as needed
- Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
- Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)
Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification and Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:
- A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
- Experience working with diverse communities preferred
- Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession
- BLS Certification required.
- Additional training and certification in pediatric dental preferred but not required
Continuing Education and Training Requirements:
Participates in training required by the funding source and/or required by licensing board.
