full-time 2 months ago
Copy of Per Diem Dentist
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
Houston, TX 77002
Competitive Compensation
About the Practice
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Job Description
About Avenue360 Health and Wellness
Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.
Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.
Our Values PACT
We take PRIDE in our work.
We have a positive ATTITUDE.
We are CURIOUS.
We are COMMITTED.
We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
We are a TEAM.
We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE
About the role
It is the role of the Dentist to diagnose, treat and advise our patients on various dental issues.
What you'll do
Examine patients’ medical records
Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)
Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
Prescribe medication as needed
Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)
Qualifications
A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
Experience working with diverse communities preferred
Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession
BLS Certification required.
Additional training and certification in pediatric dental preferred but not required
Continuing Education and Training Requirements
Participates in training required by the funding source and/or required by licensing board.
Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.
Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.
Our Values PACT
We take PRIDE in our work.
We have a positive ATTITUDE.
We are CURIOUS.
We are COMMITTED.
We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
We are a TEAM.
We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE
About the role
It is the role of the Dentist to diagnose, treat and advise our patients on various dental issues.
What you'll do
Examine patients’ medical records
Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)
Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
Prescribe medication as needed
Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)
Qualifications
A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
Experience working with diverse communities preferred
Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession
BLS Certification required.
Additional training and certification in pediatric dental preferred but not required
Continuing Education and Training Requirements
Participates in training required by the funding source and/or required by licensing board.
About Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
Avenue 360 Health + Wellness in Houston has a strong focus on providing whole life care to the community, inside and outside the exam room. With 6 clinic sites and a dedicated hospice facility, they have been serving the greater Houston area for over 35 years, offering essential medical, dental, mental health care, and substance abuse recovery support.
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