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General Dentist

Muskegon Family Care

Muskegon, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Community Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Laboratory, Dentistry, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Infection Control, MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class) Library, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Office, Medications, OSHA, Oral Surgery, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Periodontics, Radiography, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Muskegon, Michigan
POSTED
4 days ago
General Dentist
Muskegon Family Care
2201 S. Getty St.
Muskegon, MI 49444

NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Muskegon Family Care is the ideal settings for Dentist who are dedicated to serving the underserved/vulnerable population. Working with diverse populations and participating in a team-oriented environment. Muskegon Family Care professionals witness the critical need for comprehensive, accessible, affordable, quality care on a daily basis. Benefits for Muskegon Family Care professionals include, but are not limited to:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible hours (M-F)
  • Federal Tort Claims Act coverage 
  • Reasonable call schedules
  • 401K- Safe Harbor Contributions- We match 100% up to 3% employee contribution; 50% for the next 2% employee contribution (4-5%)
  • Loan repayment through the National Health Services Corps, and the Michigan State Loan Repayment Program
SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Dental Director and in collaboration with the Dental Director, diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformation of teeth and gums, and all other related oral structures by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS including the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Diagnoses and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients, including oral surgery, root canals, periodontal treatment, surgical extractions, and fillings
  • Constructs oral prostheses to replace missing teeth and other oral structures to correct natural and acquired deformation of mouth and jaws, to restore and maintain oral function
  • Maximize the use of Muskegon Family Care’s Dental Lab by submitting Rx’s for dentures (Baltic Denture System) and crowns.
  • Accurately Interprets x-rays and diagnostic tests
  • Refers patients to specialty offices that are approved by Muskegon Family Care
  • Manages medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health.
  • Educates patients and parents of patients on maintaining proper oral health
  • Provides oversight for PA 161 Dental Hygienist and U of M Dental Students
  • Participates in CQI activities for dental service and meet meaningful use measures.
  • Effectively communicate with dental staff regarding patient treatment plans
  • Ability to accurately and efficiently navigate through Dentrix
  • Carefully document all medications, diagnoses, treatments and consultations into Dentrix
  • Maintenance of infection control standards as required by OSHA
  • Utilizes the e-prescribing tool when prescribing medications
  • Regular and prompt attendance at work
  • Maintains a courteous, helpful and conscientious attitude in dealing with co-workers and patients and their families ensuring professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                                               
Education and Licensure
  • Doctoral degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.)
  • Current State of Michigan Dentist License.
  • Controlled Substance License and DEA License.
  • BLS Certification
More about Muskegon Family Care: 
MFC is a Federally Qualified Health Center that aims to improve the overall health and wellness of our community by promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our families through comprehensive healthcare and other essential services. As a community health center, we provide a range of services far greater than an ordinary doctor's office. We develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community, together we create a healthier community. 

We commit to serving our patients and our staff through our ICARE values of innovation, within a compassionate environment for all, providing access to the care needed and treating all with great respect, and offering education opportunities that result in healthy outcomes. We are better together. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork. 

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