full-time 20 days ago
Dentist
CenterPlace Health, Inc.
1750 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
Competitive Compensation
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Software Software
Job Description
CenterPlace Health believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to highlight the primary duties, qualifications, and scope of the position, but not limit the incumbent nor the Company to only the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her full capabilities wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Summary:
The Dental Provider (Dentist) responsible for providing preventive, restorative, prosthetic and minor surgical dental services for all CenterPlace Health Dental practices. The Dental Program is under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer or his/her designee. This individual should be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Florida and keep the license current. The General Dentist shall be responsible for maintaining current dental, diagnostic, and therapeutic judgement. High moral character, ethics, and conduct are compulsory. S/he is expected to supervise, support and mentor dental assistants, novice dentists, and students, as reasonable, considering the provider’s training and capabilities. This position involves some risk exposure to blood borne pathogens. Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.
Essential Functions:
Patient Management:
Provides direct dental services
Performs general dentistry in each clinic as scheduled to include dental examinations, diagnosis and treatment as indicated on eligible clients.
Formulates plan of treatment for patients’ teeth mouth issue(s).
Utilizes preventive and restorative treatment measures as first option when appropriate, in line with standards of good dental practice.
Maintains detailed, accurate and complete comprehensive client records at all times, according to guidelines
Refers clients for medical or specialized dental treatment and/or diagnosis of related problems as is appropriate.
Operates proficiently various types of dental instruments and equipment using proper technique according to established dental practice, OSHA standards and CPH guidelines.
Applies fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to define changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Patient Education:
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
Dental Electronic Health Record (EHR):
Accurately and efficiently enters documentation into the EHR.
Ensures all EHR documentation is completed accurately and timely.
Cosigns charts as required in a timely fashion.
QI/QA
Actively participates in quality improvement projects.
Participates in ongoing peer review of dental records, and actively participates in committee assignments, and QA/QI activities.
Participates Continuing Dental Education activities.
Assists in identification, evaluation, and intervention of quality issues in the dental setting.
Leadership
Maintains ethical and professional standards deemed appropriate by peers.
Supervises team activities.
Provides supervision, education, and direct assistance when appropriate and as reasonable, considering the
provider’s training and capabilities.
Assists with management of patient flow to assure effective and efficient care is provided to all patients
Other:
Appropriately applies patient evaluation and management processes to clinical situations.
Always maintains use of universal precautions.
Completes Daily/Day end activities as assigned.
Completes all required training and attends meetings, as assigned.
Protects/observes patient confidentiality per policies and procedures.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to violent/abusive situations, bomb threats, fire, and emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications: (Experience/Skills/Abilities/Education/Certifications):
DDS or DMD
Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry and completion of approved dental residency. Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.
Current with and continuous maintenance of all required CME credits.
Has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience or equivalent working in a dental practice
Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida
Able to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients
Excellent communication skills
Friendly and professional demeanor
Technical Skills
Knowledge of proper, safe, efficient usage of current equipment/software.
Knowledge and ability to use Office 365 programs including Outlook and Word
Please note this position requires a background check to be completed. For details, please follow the link below:
FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS):
DDS or DMD
Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry and completion of approved dental residency.
Current with and continuous maintenance of all required CME credits.
Has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience or equivalent working in a dental practice
Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida
Able to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients
Excellent communication skills Friendly and professional demeanor
Technical Skills
Knowledge of proper, safe, efficient usage of current equipment/software.
Knowledge and ability to use Office 365 programs including Outlook and Word
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Summary:
The Dental Provider (Dentist) responsible for providing preventive, restorative, prosthetic and minor surgical dental services for all CenterPlace Health Dental practices. The Dental Program is under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer or his/her designee. This individual should be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Florida and keep the license current. The General Dentist shall be responsible for maintaining current dental, diagnostic, and therapeutic judgement. High moral character, ethics, and conduct are compulsory. S/he is expected to supervise, support and mentor dental assistants, novice dentists, and students, as reasonable, considering the provider’s training and capabilities. This position involves some risk exposure to blood borne pathogens. Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.
Essential Functions:
Patient Management:
Provides direct dental services
Performs general dentistry in each clinic as scheduled to include dental examinations, diagnosis and treatment as indicated on eligible clients.
Formulates plan of treatment for patients’ teeth mouth issue(s).
Utilizes preventive and restorative treatment measures as first option when appropriate, in line with standards of good dental practice.
Maintains detailed, accurate and complete comprehensive client records at all times, according to guidelines
Refers clients for medical or specialized dental treatment and/or diagnosis of related problems as is appropriate.
Operates proficiently various types of dental instruments and equipment using proper technique according to established dental practice, OSHA standards and CPH guidelines.
Applies fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to define changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Patient Education:
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
Dental Electronic Health Record (EHR):
Accurately and efficiently enters documentation into the EHR.
Ensures all EHR documentation is completed accurately and timely.
Cosigns charts as required in a timely fashion.
QI/QA
Actively participates in quality improvement projects.
Participates in ongoing peer review of dental records, and actively participates in committee assignments, and QA/QI activities.
Participates Continuing Dental Education activities.
Assists in identification, evaluation, and intervention of quality issues in the dental setting.
Leadership
Maintains ethical and professional standards deemed appropriate by peers.
Supervises team activities.
Provides supervision, education, and direct assistance when appropriate and as reasonable, considering the
provider’s training and capabilities.
Assists with management of patient flow to assure effective and efficient care is provided to all patients
Other:
Appropriately applies patient evaluation and management processes to clinical situations.
Always maintains use of universal precautions.
Completes Daily/Day end activities as assigned.
Completes all required training and attends meetings, as assigned.
Protects/observes patient confidentiality per policies and procedures.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to violent/abusive situations, bomb threats, fire, and emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications: (Experience/Skills/Abilities/Education/Certifications):
DDS or DMD
Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry and completion of approved dental residency. Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.
Current with and continuous maintenance of all required CME credits.
Has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience or equivalent working in a dental practice
Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida
Able to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients
Excellent communication skills
Friendly and professional demeanor
Technical Skills
Knowledge of proper, safe, efficient usage of current equipment/software.
Knowledge and ability to use Office 365 programs including Outlook and Word
Please note this position requires a background check to be completed. For details, please follow the link below:
FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS):
DDS or DMD
Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry and completion of approved dental residency.
Current with and continuous maintenance of all required CME credits.
Has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience or equivalent working in a dental practice
Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida
Able to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients
Excellent communication skills Friendly and professional demeanor
Technical Skills
Knowledge of proper, safe, efficient usage of current equipment/software.
Knowledge and ability to use Office 365 programs including Outlook and Word
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
About CenterPlace Health, Inc.
The Mission of CenterPlace Health is to provide efficient and effective delivery of quality, affordable health services to a diverse population in a compassionate and caring manner. CenterPlace Health’s mission drives the work that we do to provide high-quality, low-cost health care. Together with our staff of providers, we are committed to addressing the whole patient through primary care, dental care, and integrated behavioral health services. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple locations throughout Sarasota County providing a range of primary health care services. CenterPlace Health is a vital safety net, saving lives and empowering a better community to provide effective and affordable solutions to the most challenging health care issues. We remain committed to support help and serve the most vulnerable of our communities.