General Dentist

David Raines Community Health Center

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Proficient with dental tools for precise procedures
  • Strong communication skills for explaining treatment plans
  • Empathy and patience for patient comfort
  • Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen
  • Licensure to practice dentistry in Louisiana
  • Current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct dental care to patients including exams, diagnoses, and treatments
  • Perform restorative procedures including fillings, root canals, bridges, and extractions
  • Apply sealants and fluoride treatments, and educate patients on oral hygiene
  • Administer anesthetics while maintaining patient records and overseeing dental team
  • Handle emergency calls as scheduled or necessary
  • Collaborate with staff to improve health service delivery
  • Maintain productivity standards and timely completion of charts

Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid time off and extended leave days
  • Discounted dental services
  • Loan repayment options
  • Continuing education days available
Full Job Description
The Dentist works under the supervision of the Dental Director and provides direct dental care to all DRCHC patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment with referral to specialists. Follows all OSHA guidelines.

Work Experience Requirements:
  • Provides direct dental care to clinic patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol.
  • Perform restorative procedures such as fillings, root canals, bridges and tooth extractions.
  • Apply sealants, fluoride treatments and teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques.
  • Administer anesthetics safely, maintaining patient records and managing dental team.
  • Accepts emergency calls as scheduled or as needed.
  • Meets with other members of the staff and participates in planning and implementing improvements to health service.
  • Is responsible for maintaining established productivity, standards and goals.
  • Documents appropriate patient education.
  • Completes charts in a timely manner.
  • Documents on-call assessments.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD.
  • Expertise in using dental tools and instruments for precise, delicate procedures.
  • Ability to communicate complex treatment plans effectively to patients.
  • Ability to demonstrate care, patience and compassion for patient comfort.
  • Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHS.

Licensure/Certification:
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • Licenses to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana.


WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.

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