General Dentist

Job Description

This staff member will be based in Hopkinsville for dental health. Duties include:

• Evaluate the current health and condition of their patient’s teeth to determine diagnosis of dental condition, if any.
• Inform their patients on how to prevent dental problems and keep their teeth and mouth as healthy as possible.
• Complete treatment on affected gums, decayed and fractured teeth, and perform tooth removal for cases where there are high levels of decay.
• Consider treatment methods and explain the options with the patient to determine which works best for them based on their situation.
• *Administer injectable medication as prescribed.
• Input prescription information in EMR.
• Keep all equipment functional and clean.
• Maintain EMR for all patients by submitting timely and complete notes reflecting any/all services.
• Monitor and evaluate any x-ray images for any part of the patient’s oral cavity.
• Refer patients to orthodontists or other dental specialist for more advanced procedures and care.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in staff conferences.
• Other duties as required/assigned.

*As credentialed by the Pennyroyal Healthcare Services, Inc., Professional Staff Organization (PSO).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Dental License and DEA Certification for the state of Kentucky

OTHER INFORMATION:

Accepting New Graduates

Must be comfortable treating patients of all ages.

As an FQHC, we participate in the NHSC loan repayment program.

Mission Based

Opportunity to be involved in the set-up of new dental office.

Potential for Administrative responsibilities in the future.

In addition to adding dental to our practice, we also offer Primary Care and Behavioral Health services.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Requirements

No Requirements Found

Skills