full-time 5 days ago
Dentist
Health West Inc
1000 North 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
Competitive Compensation
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Job Description
Clinical Care
Within the scope of licensure, provides dental care for patients of the clinic:
Acts as Dental Care Provider for patients
Meets productivity and clinical measures of the clinic
Adheres to appropriate, best practices as accepted by Health West
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic dental problems
Provides chronic disease management
Provides preventive dental care and dental education
Provides referral assistance to specialty dental services
Understands and follows infection control procedures
Accurately charts treatment to be completed and/or completed treatment
Makes accurate chart notes in the dental health record including the next visit and time needed
Coding and Charting
Documents patient visits (same day) meeting current coding standards
Signs off lab work, chart documentation, phone calls, patient cases, refills, hospital visits (if applicable), and other paperwork as required using timetables and guidelines as outlined in Procedure CL-048: Chart Completion Procedure
Selects appropriate CPT and diagnosis codes and assures these codes are supported by proper documentation.
Participates in appropriate coding and documentation education as needed or as directed by Health West
Participates in chart audits as directed
Assures charts, including procedures, are documented and signed off within three business days.
Supervision and Consultation
Provides clinical supervision for Dental Assistants and other health professionals requiring formal dental oversight under Idaho State law.
Provides clinical consultation for HW medical and other dental providers as requested.
Typical dental skills could include:
Restorative: Including fillings, crown and bridge, pre-molar and anterior root canals
Urgent/Emergent: Including x-rays, extractions
Preventative: Including x-rays, cleanings, non-surgical periodontal therapy, sealants, and fluoride varnish
Surgical: Extractions, oral biopsies
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited dental school and licensure by the State of Idaho to practice dentistry.
Current certification in BLS which can be taken upon hire.
Within the scope of licensure, provides dental care for patients of the clinic:
Acts as Dental Care Provider for patients
Meets productivity and clinical measures of the clinic
Adheres to appropriate, best practices as accepted by Health West
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic dental problems
Provides chronic disease management
Provides preventive dental care and dental education
Provides referral assistance to specialty dental services
Understands and follows infection control procedures
Accurately charts treatment to be completed and/or completed treatment
Makes accurate chart notes in the dental health record including the next visit and time needed
Coding and Charting
Documents patient visits (same day) meeting current coding standards
Signs off lab work, chart documentation, phone calls, patient cases, refills, hospital visits (if applicable), and other paperwork as required using timetables and guidelines as outlined in Procedure CL-048: Chart Completion Procedure
Selects appropriate CPT and diagnosis codes and assures these codes are supported by proper documentation.
Participates in appropriate coding and documentation education as needed or as directed by Health West
Participates in chart audits as directed
Assures charts, including procedures, are documented and signed off within three business days.
Supervision and Consultation
Provides clinical supervision for Dental Assistants and other health professionals requiring formal dental oversight under Idaho State law.
Provides clinical consultation for HW medical and other dental providers as requested.
Typical dental skills could include:
Restorative: Including fillings, crown and bridge, pre-molar and anterior root canals
Urgent/Emergent: Including x-rays, extractions
Preventative: Including x-rays, cleanings, non-surgical periodontal therapy, sealants, and fluoride varnish
Surgical: Extractions, oral biopsies
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited dental school and licensure by the State of Idaho to practice dentistry.
Current certification in BLS which can be taken upon hire.
About Health West Inc
Health West is a non-profit, federally funded community health center that has been providing affordable healthcare for 50 years. With 18 locations throughout Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming, Health West offers quality and mission-focused care at award-winning clinics.