Job description

River Valley Family Health Centers is looking for visionary staff who enjoys working with a dynamic, integrated team. Our clinics offer full care to our patients; Medical, Mental Health and Dental care! Are you a team player who enjoys working with providers from other disciplines to care for your patients? Come work with River Valley and also enjoy a prime area for outdoor recreation on the Western Slope!

We offer generous PTO, affordable health/dental/vision insurance, a matching 401K plan.

Position Title: Dentist

Supervision Received: Dental Director

Supervision Exercised: None

Department: Dental

Status: Exempt

Work Week: 4 day work week

Locations: Delta & Montrose Clinics

Position Purpose/summary:

To provide consistent high-quality care to patients and evaluate the needs of patients at River Valley Family Health Center (RVFHC). A full time, exempt position responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The staff dentist supervises dental assistants and dental hygienists of the community health center in the absence of the dental director.

Essential Functions/responsibilities:

• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of River Valley Family Health Center.
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.
• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes, implements, or directs others in implementing appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental records so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Prepares specific reports as requested by the dental director.
• Assists in the provision of continuing education, on the job training, and the onboarding of River Valley staff as requested.
• Design, develops, and implement appropriate dental department policies, protocols and procedures as directed by the dental director which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
• Participates in short and long-term program planning for the dental department and the agency, including development of goals and objectives.
• Provides consultation to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues in the absence of the Dental Director.
• Travels when necessary to fulfill the corporation’s needs and attends meeting as necessary to represent the corporation and/or the dental department.
• Personally responsible for full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
• Uses PPE such as masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
• Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
• Uses rotary, hand, and ultra-sonic instruments, dental appliances, and other surgical implements as necessitated by patient care needs.
• Formulate and communicate plan of treatment for patient's dentition, periodontium, and related structures.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
• Prescribe and record medications as needed for dental care within the scope of generally accepted professional guidelines as well as guidelines specific to River Valley Family Health Centers as may apply.
• Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
• Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for appropriate auxiliary or technical personnel.
• Perform endodontic treatment as appropriate to experience and skill level.
• Perform direct or indirect treatment of the pulp chamber as appropriate.
• Remove diseased tissue as appropriate to experience and skill level.
• Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
• Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
• Perform oral surgery on the teeth or jaw.
• Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
• Perform treatment in such a manner as to preserve or enhance esthetics when feasible and practical.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Requires periods of standing and walking.
• Requires long periods of time sitting and/or standing while educating patient on chronic disease care/management and/or doing computer work.
• Requires sufficient near or corrected vision to be able to effectively diagnose and implement treatment needs, read documents, and computer screen.
• Essential to have ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Essential to have ability to use routine office equipment such as computer, copy machine, fax, and telephone.
• Essential to have ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist and reach.
• Essential to have ability to hear routine conversations and identify and communicate regarding patient and staff needs

Job Specific Skills/Abilities/Qualifications, EXPERIENCE and experience:

• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado and DEA registration.
• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical abilities and privileges as to allow reasonable patient access to dental care.
• Ability to use routine office equipment such as computer and telephone.
• Ability to learn and apply motivational interviewing techniques, positive reinforcement tools and education necessary to support patient in chronic disease case management
• Ability to comprehend both oral and written communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients and staff team members.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to meetings outside of the service area.
• Ability to work flexible hours and at varying locations to meet job requirements.
• Ability to be a team player. Support and assist team members in daily tasks. Learn from other team members. Keep an open mind to feedback. Earn trust of staff and providers.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is desirable, but not essential.

Hours worked: This a full-time position requiring 32-40 scheduled hours per week.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

The above health, dental, and vision benefits are available by employee choice to all full-time providers after 30 days of employment effective the following first of the month. The option for the 401(k) is available after 3 months of employment. All other benefits listed are active as of the date of hire.

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff and patients safe, River Valley screens every person that comes into the building for COVID symptoms and takes their temperature. Staff wear PPE throughout the day and deep cleaning is completed every night.

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Dentistry License for the State of Colorado (Required)
• DPS and DEA registration (Required)

Work Location: In person

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