Dentist

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE • Waco, TX

15h

About The Position

REPORTS TO: Chief Dental Officer PRIMARY DUTIES: · provide care in the following disciplines of a general dental practice: diagnosis, preventive dentistry, operative dentistry, pedodontics, periodontics, pulpal therapy, oral surgery, participate in dental outreach activities as assigned, support integration between medical and dental clinical teams. · help evaluate performance of professional and auxiliary dental staff. · attend conferences and meetings of dental importance as needed. · take part in the Peer Review process. · Participate in quality improvement initiatives · Ensures optimal access to care through clinical productivity OTHER DUTIES: · as assigned by supervisor PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: · visual and auditory accuracy · indoor setting · shift length – 8 hours. · frequent use of computers · extensive standing and walking · frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing. · occasional sitting · frequent telephone usage · continuous conversational communication · continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands · occasionally working in confined, noisy areas · occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. · occasionally pushing, pulling, and positioning patients up to 200 lbs. · occasionally pushing, pulling, and positioning patients (with assistance) over 200 lbs. · occasional exposure to electrical, chemical, gaseous, and dusty conditions · occasional exposure to patients with communicable diseases · understand/conduct simple/detailed, oral/written instructions. · memorize and retain instructions. · read and interpret detailed specifications. · able to respond quickly and calmly in medical emergencies. QualificationsEDUCATION: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited school of dentistry. License in good standing to practice dentistry in the State of Texas. Maintain current CPR certification. Registered with DEA and DPS. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience a plus but not required SKILLS: Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral disease. Knowledge of preventive dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention. Skilled in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff. Working knowledge of the principles, standard practice methods, and techniques of dentistry.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited school of dentistry
• License in good standing to practice dentistry in the State of Texas
• Maintain current CPR certification
• Registered with DEA and DPS
• Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral disease
• Knowledge of preventive dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention
• Skilled in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
• Working knowledge of the principles, standard practice methods, and techniques of dentistry

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• provide care in the following disciplines of a general dental practice: diagnosis, preventive dentistry, operative dentistry, pedodontics, periodontics, pulpal therapy, oral surgery
• participate in dental outreach activities as assigned
• support integration between medical and dental clinical teams
• help evaluate performance of professional and auxiliary dental staff
• attend conferences and meetings of dental importance as needed
• take part in the Peer Review process
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Ensures optimal access to care through clinical productivity
• as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree