General Dentist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

The General Dentist is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary (and in selected cases, secondary) care and preventive dental care in a group practice setting. General Dentists play a leadership role in the office and are expected to partner with Office Managers to drive positive culture and performance. The General Dentist reports to the Chief Dental Officer.

Responsibilities

• Consistently model the core values and code of conduct of Commonwealth Dentistry
• Provide hands-on patient care as scheduled each week
• Reviews and follows all dental office protocols, policies, and procedures including use of lab and supply formulary
• Perform quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity
• Promote oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene
• Document and follow treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy
• Manage medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health
• Address all contraindications pertaining to treatment and identify patient's chief complaint or reason for visit
• Ensures necessary diagnosis and coding is properly documented
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and dental board procedures
• Guide professional staff to consistently deliver services that are at or above dentistry standards of care
• Participate in assessments/interviews of applicant hygienists and dental assistants, and provide feedback to Operations, HR and Clinical leaders
• Assist in the training of new hygienists and dental assistants
• Provide input to OM for annual performance reviews of all office team members
• Consistently attend and participate in daily huddle
• As requested, assist the OM with clinically-related patient concerns, by reviewing charts and contacting patients as needed
• Escalate significant patient concerns via the Risk Management tracking platform
• As requested, assist Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) as needed with insurance denial appeals, credentialing, coding, or other billing issues identified in the office

Qualifications

Educational and Regulatory Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school
• Valid state dental license and malpractice insurance
• Valid DEA license
• Current CPR Certification

Essential Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members
• Empathy and a patient-centric approach to dental care
• Detail-oriented with excellent clinical and diagnostic abilities
• Commitment to ethical dental practices and patient confidentiality
• Ability to manage under pressure and maintain professionalism at all times
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds