Staff Dentist

Bullhook Community Health Center (BCHC) is an equal opportunity employer. BCHC shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Title : Staff Dentist

Department : Dental

Supervisor : Chief Dental Officer

Supervises : N / A

Salary Range : $162,000 - $230,000

Position Summary : A full-time, exempt position responsible for providing oral health services, preventive and dental care in a community health center setting to all age groups. Care is provided in accordance with State of Montana licensure and professional scope of practice. Applies diagnostic and therapeutic dental services to Bullhook Community Health Center patients while making reasonable and sound assessments and treatment plans within the scope of the Community Health Center dental program. Works as part of a primary care team with Health Center staff, providers, and other community dental care providers.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities) :

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental / oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental / oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s 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. Completes referrals, data collection instruments, and other records or paperwork as required.
• Educates individuals about oral health-related conditions and promotes oral health disease prevention.
• Serves on the dental staff and other health center committees as assigned.
• Prepares specific reports as requested by the community health center’s Chief Dental Officer.
• Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of community health center staff as requested.
• Assists the team in designing, developing, and implementing appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols, and procedures as directed by the Chief Dental Officer.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
• Participates in short and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency, including development of goals and objectives.
• Provides consultation to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues in the absence of the Chief Dental Officer.
• Travels when necessary to fulfill the corporation’s needs and attends meetings as necessary to represent the corporation and / or the Dental Department.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of the corporation’s dental programs and services with other corporate programs and services for the welfare of the corporation’s patients.
• Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and center rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care.
• Participates in recruitment / retention activities of the corporation as necessary.
• Responds to quality issues as recommended by the Quality Assurance Plan. Participates in ongoing identification of performance and process quality improvement opportunities of the department and the organization.
• As directed by the Chief Dental Officer, performs other related and / or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) : Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.

Supervision : N / A

Physical and Environmental Demands : Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.

Special Requirements : N / A

Bullhook Community Health Center truly believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the exceptional care of our patients and the health of our community. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and scope, but not limit employees or BCHC to the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will work together as a team treating one another with respect as well as offer his / her services wherever and whenever necessary, and continually contribute to ensure the integrity of our team and provide the best possible care for our patients.

Benefits :

6.67 hours / month for the first two years

4 hours a month for the first six months

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Salary : $162,000 - $230,000