General Dentist

Summary: Performs professional, high quality dental care, preventive care and restorative care to clients of all ages with maximum concern for client comfort, treatment, and respect.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Performs all functions according to CCHC mission and values
• Performs oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment. Diagnoses and treats dental and oral disease. Performs restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated. Achieves productivity standards as determined by supervisor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, standard practice methods and techniques of general dentistry, preventive dentistry, and educational methodologies utilized in prevention.
• Performs dental operations and treats mouth diseases; refers clients per protocols; confers with physicians regarding medical/dental problems.
• Keeps clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.
• Uses all available resources for diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Participates in development of dental policies, procedures, dental records, and quality improvement plan.
• Participates in professional education for self to maintain the highest level of expertise.
• Maintains good relationships with other professionals within the community.
• Available for on call coverage to triage after hours calls. (Not currently triaging after hours but may be necessary at a later date.)
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general dentistry.
• Practice within scope of license and experience.
• Maintain infection control and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional environment for all client contacts.
• Maintain a cooperative, helpful work environment within the Clinic.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding CCHC, its clients, and employees.
• Work toward continuous quality improvement.
• Stay current with changing best practices and technologies.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Education/Experience:

• DDS or DMD. Graduate of accredited school of dentistry.
• Licensure to practice dentistry in the state of Iowa.
• Must have or receive in the first 30 days of employment: BLS certification mandatory reporter training. Must be able to pass screening, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
• Must be able to use electronic dental records and other computer software.
• At least one year of experience preferred.