full-time 11 days ago
Dentist
People's Community Clinic
1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Competitive Compensation
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
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Job Description
Overview:
Support the mission of People’s Community Clinic by providing dental care and support to patients through the dental program in a manner consistent with clinic values and standards; work with other employees to achieve high standards of operational efficiency and service effectiveness.
This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations.
North Clinic Location: 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Dental Services Director, this individual’s primary responsibilities include:
Provide direct dental care for patients according to established standards of care, including:
Complete comprehensive full mouth exams, diagnose dental conditions, and assess treatment planning options according to established standards of care.
Take health histories and record chart data and service data as per established clinic procedures and accepted standards of clinical practice.
Counsel patients about course of treatment, prescribed medications, general oral health and wellness, and management of diagnosed conditions.
Daily procedures include but are not limited to: oral exams, hygiene checks, simple extractions, restorative treatment and sealants
Provide any medically necessary follow-up on diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, or treatment required for the patient’s care.
Create an environment of respect and compassion for patients and staff and support a friendly and positive work environment.
Maintain an awareness of the budget and work in conjunction with operations team to attain financial objectives of the office.
Maintain standards of proficiency, service quality, efficiency and effectiveness in all task areas.
Provide direct care in an efficient and timely manner.
Provide direct care services as scheduled during the week.
Meet standards for quality of care and number of patients seen as set by management under the direction of the board.
Maintain professional licensing and certifications.
Maintain practice liability insurance coverage unless covered through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Participate in quality improvement/quality assurance activities, which may include completing chart audits on schedule and according to clinic procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve work flow, work processes and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.
Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA and Infection control guidelines.
Participate in program planning, development, evaluation and implementation activities:
When requested, work with Dental Services Director to update protocols and guidelines.
As assigned, review patient education materials for accuracy, utility and appropriateness.
Participate in meetings, task groups and activities designed to promote communications, identify and resolve problems, devise work plans, and establish program or departmental objectives.
Qualifications:
Education:
DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
Experience:
Minimum three years’ experience as a dentist, which may include time in a post-graduate training program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Knowledge of and experience performing dental services including the use of dental equipment
Knowledge of best practices related to oral hygiene and health care
Knowledge of and experience diagnosing dental disease and conditions and documentation of examination findings and courses of treatment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Problem identification and resolution skills
Time management skills
Ability to maintain effective and consistently cordial working relationships with physicians and other employees
Flexible and adaptable in a high change environment
Ability to work independently
Certificate/License: Hold and maintain a current license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas; Current DPS and DEA registrations; CPR (Credentialing and privileging policy and procedure contains full details of required certifications/licenses.)
Our Benefits Include:
18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Dental & Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Annual Training
403(b) with 5% employer matching
People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.
Support the mission of People’s Community Clinic by providing dental care and support to patients through the dental program in a manner consistent with clinic values and standards; work with other employees to achieve high standards of operational efficiency and service effectiveness.
This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations.
North Clinic Location: 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Dental Services Director, this individual’s primary responsibilities include:
Provide direct dental care for patients according to established standards of care, including:
Complete comprehensive full mouth exams, diagnose dental conditions, and assess treatment planning options according to established standards of care.
Take health histories and record chart data and service data as per established clinic procedures and accepted standards of clinical practice.
Counsel patients about course of treatment, prescribed medications, general oral health and wellness, and management of diagnosed conditions.
Daily procedures include but are not limited to: oral exams, hygiene checks, simple extractions, restorative treatment and sealants
Provide any medically necessary follow-up on diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, or treatment required for the patient’s care.
Create an environment of respect and compassion for patients and staff and support a friendly and positive work environment.
Maintain an awareness of the budget and work in conjunction with operations team to attain financial objectives of the office.
Maintain standards of proficiency, service quality, efficiency and effectiveness in all task areas.
Provide direct care in an efficient and timely manner.
Provide direct care services as scheduled during the week.
Meet standards for quality of care and number of patients seen as set by management under the direction of the board.
Maintain professional licensing and certifications.
Maintain practice liability insurance coverage unless covered through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Participate in quality improvement/quality assurance activities, which may include completing chart audits on schedule and according to clinic procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve work flow, work processes and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.
Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA and Infection control guidelines.
Participate in program planning, development, evaluation and implementation activities:
When requested, work with Dental Services Director to update protocols and guidelines.
As assigned, review patient education materials for accuracy, utility and appropriateness.
Participate in meetings, task groups and activities designed to promote communications, identify and resolve problems, devise work plans, and establish program or departmental objectives.
Qualifications:
Education:
DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
Experience:
Minimum three years’ experience as a dentist, which may include time in a post-graduate training program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Knowledge of and experience performing dental services including the use of dental equipment
Knowledge of best practices related to oral hygiene and health care
Knowledge of and experience diagnosing dental disease and conditions and documentation of examination findings and courses of treatment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Problem identification and resolution skills
Time management skills
Ability to maintain effective and consistently cordial working relationships with physicians and other employees
Flexible and adaptable in a high change environment
Ability to work independently
Certificate/License: Hold and maintain a current license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas; Current DPS and DEA registrations; CPR (Credentialing and privileging policy and procedure contains full details of required certifications/licenses.)
Our Benefits Include:
18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Dental & Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Annual Training
403(b) with 5% employer matching
People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.
About People's Community Clinic
People's mission is to improve the health of medically underserved and uninsured Central Texans by providing high quality, affordable healthcare with dignity and respect. The clinic's history is a reflection of Austin's — from hippies to households. It was founded as People's Free Clinic in 1970 in the basement of the Congregational Church on Guadalupe Street across from the UT campus, by a handful of visionary volunteer doctors and nurses. Initially, the clinic served mostly college students and part-time workers, but today, the demand for affordable primary healthcare is much greater. The clinic now employs more than 300 medical and administrative personnel in addition to many volunteers. Then, as now, the clinic is dedicated to improving the health of an increasing number of working Central Texas families. Over 11,000 patients call People's Community Clinic their medical home. The clinic is a unique and tested model for medical care, a true safety net for Central Texas' uninsured and medically underserved. People's Community Clinic offers a greater variety of health and wellness services than any other not-for-profit clinic in Austin, with services ranging from prenatal through eldercare.