JOB SUMMARY: The qualified Dentist will provide high quality dental care in the full scope of dental in treating problems associated with the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and dental maintenance to patients. The Dentist would be an integral part of the care team and work collaboratively with all patients and staff. The Dentist will also provide dental treatment care coordination and supervision to the hygienist.
PAY & BENEFITS: Tepeyac offers a full compensation package to all full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401k, disability insurance paid by Tepeyac, eight paid holidays, four weeks of vacation and over eight days of sick leave each year.
The hourly pay for this position is $76.03-$84.13/hour.A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Licensure: - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD).
- Must have successfully completed a 4-year accredited dental school program.
- Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado.
- Valid unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency ("DEA") registration.
Experience:- Minimum 2 years clinical experience
B.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide integration of preventive dental services with medical and behavioral health services.
- Provide preventive, hygiene, emergency, restorative, surgical, endodontic, and prosthetic dental services to Tepeyac patients.
- Provide preventative services within our school-based outreach model
- Maintain patient records in eDW to be consistent with industry standards and facilitate billing.
- Complete chart notes within 7 days of service provision.
- Facilitate, with assistance from referral coordinator and case manager, proper referral coordination for patients.
- Participate in quality improvement/data initiatives as they relate to dental.
- Achieve monthly patient and service provision benchmarks as identified in the Dental Services Plan.
- Refer patients for care as needed
- Attend required internal meetings and/or trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Ability to execute work plans independently and with flexibility
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Creative and positive approach to communication and problem solving.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills required. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good decision-making ability and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
- Entry level Spanish speaking proficiency preferred
- Electronic Dental Record (EDR) experience preferred.
VACCINATIONS: Tepeyac Community Health Center requires certain vaccinations for all employees as a condition of employment, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Proof of required vaccinations must be provided prior to starting employment. Exemptions may be granted as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. a712101 et seq.), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. a72000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. a724-34-401 et seq.), and other relevant laws.
All employees of Tepeyac Community Health Center are required to be Colorado residents at time of hire and through their duration of employment. 
