Clinic Dentist

The Clinic 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.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited dental school.  
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree of foreign equivalent.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana.  
• Prefer five years of experience in practice.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHS.
• Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.

Essential Skills:

• Provides direct dental care to clinic patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol. 

• Accepts emergency calls as scheduled or as needed.
• Meets with other members of the staff and participates in planning and implementing health service improvements.
• Performance is evaluated in terms of patient care quality by conference and observation.
• Ensures the proper assessment fees for patient services in a timely and accurate manner according to the established clinic fee schedule.
• Reviews clinic fee schedule. 
• Reviews clinic program activities.
• Directs and coordinates performance improvement activities of the dental department.
• Evaluates performance of dental department personnel.
• Is responsible for maintaining established productivity, standards and goals.
• Documents appropriate patient education. 
• Completes charts in a timely manner. 
• Documents on-call assessments.
• Meet productivity goals. 
• Assist patients to set and accomplish management goals. 
• Perform depression screening on all adult patients. 
• Address adverse reactions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 2/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 1/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. 

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. Equal Opportunity Employer