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Dentist
Summary
Title:Dentist
ID:1364
Department:Coeur d'Alene Clinic
Description
The mission of Heritage Health is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice who is looking for a Dentist in Coeur d'Alene.


The Heritage Health’s dentist provides high quality dental care in accordance with national guidelines to all Heritage Health patients in a culturally competent manner. The Heritage Health’s dentist strives to provide dental care consistent with Heritage Health’s mission statement. The Heritage Health’s dentist is a strong leader who treats all staff with respect and supports teamwork and a positive work environment.

The Heritage Health’s dentist examines and treats members of family, regardless of age or sex; ensures proper dental care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; diagnosis and treatment of injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures; examines patients to assess condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures; cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth; provides preventative dental services to patients and education in oral and dental hygiene; requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary.


Minimum eligibility and qualifications:

Completion of ADA accredited dental program required: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Active Idaho dental license. BLS certification required. Certification through Drug Enforcement Agency and valid Idaho licenses required; must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies; effective oral and written communication skills required; previous experience working with under-served population desired. 0-1 medical professional liability claims with indemnity settlements in professional history.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Schedule dental care visits per agreed upon FTE status.
  2. Ability to see 15-20 patients per clinical day.
  3. Perform clinical services such as restorative, surgical, various preventative and restorative services as directed by the Chief Medical Director or Dental Director.
  4. Understand and follow infection control procedures.
  5. Review medical histories at each visit; consult with primary health care provider as indicated.
  6. Diagnose dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan, prioritizing treatments.
  7. Chart all pathologic conditions and report findings to the patient (caregiver or guardian).
  8. Explain course of treatment to the patient; solicit his/her input and agreement.
  9. Balance treatment plan on patient’s needs and desires, and in conjunction with patient and clinic resources.
  10. Ensure all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and Heritage Health protocols.
  11. Recommend dental equipment changes and additions.
  12. Participate in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
  13. Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
  14. Represent Heritage Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
  15. Participate in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as required.
  16. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians and patients.
  17. Ensures confidentiality of patient information.
  18. Has regular and predictable attendance.
  19. Attends all monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
  20. Participates in QA/QI activities.
  21. Perform other duties as assigned or indicated.
  22. Attends all staff meetings.
  23. Participates on QA or other committees to promote better practice within the health centers.
  24. Role models strong leadership skills and promotes teamwork.
  25. Follows all clinical protocols and procedures as outlined in the Provider Handbook.
  26. Actively supports decision making of the Senior Management team. Performs other duties as requested.
Please apply online at: www.myheritagehealth.org/careers

Heritage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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