Dentist

About Us:

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients' lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.

Mission: The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.

Vision: Empowering Well-Being

Core Values: Love, Respect, Fight, Resilience and Flexibility

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dentist to join our team. As a dentist at our practice, you will be responsible for providing high-quality dental care to our patients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and patient satisfaction.

Patient Care within Scope of Practice:

• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients, including performing routine check-ups, dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other necessary procedures within the scope of dental practice.
• Conduct thorough examinations, assess oral health conditions, and diagnose dental diseases or abnormalities.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options to promote optimal dental health.

EHR Documentation of Patient Visit:

• Document patient visits accurately and thoroughly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with documentation standards and legal requirements.
• Record relevant patient information, including medical history, examination findings, treatment provided, and any recommendations or follow-up plans.
• Regularly review and update patient records to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.

Treatment Planning:

• Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, and individual needs.
• Communicate treatment options, risks, and benefits to patients, and involve them in the decision-making process.
• Collaborate with specialists or other healthcare professionals as needed to coordinate patient care and referrals.

X-Ray Interpretation:

• Interpret dental X-rays and diagnostic images to assess oral health conditions, identify abnormalities, and support accurate treatment planning.
• Recognize and diagnose dental conditions such as cavities, periodontal disease, and oral pathology through the interpretation of radiographic findings.
• Communicate and discuss the results of X-ray interpretations with patients, providing necessary explanations and treatment recommendations.

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and licensed as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in the State of Oklahoma.
• Strong clinical skills in general dentistry
• Outstanding communicator, both written and orally.
• Proficiency in MS Office and electronic medical records system software.
• Highly motivated to serve as many patients as possible in the time allotted, while ensuring quality care and respecting and preserving the dignity of every patient.

Desirable:

• Prior experience in private dental practice or public/community health center

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D,

Simplified employee pension plan

Generous paid time off plan

Paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Professional development support

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Compensation: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. has grown from the original Tuesday night volunteer clinic in a small rental house only treating 85 patients, to a full-time, comprehensive Community Health Center caring for more than 9,600 medical and dental patients.

Today, our vision is to transform healthcare delivery by empowering each other, inspiring change, and building healthy people. The GSCC Team is committed to promoting patient wellness with an emphasis on prevention as well as education on important health factors like nutrition, disease self-management and physical activity. Evidence of this commitment to "build healthy people" can be seen in the way we practice.