About this opportunity
Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. lists this Dentist opportunity in ardmore, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
About Us
The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.
Mission
The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.
Vision
To show the world what care should feel like!
Core Values
Connection + Ownership
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dentist to join our team. As a dentist at our practice, you will be responsible for providing high-quality dental care to our patients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and patient satisfaction.
Patient Care within Scope of Practice
Provide comprehensive dental care to patients, including performing routine check-ups, dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other necessary procedures within the scope of dental practice.
Conduct thorough examinations, assess oral health conditions, and diagnose dental diseases or abnormalities.
Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options to promote optimal dental health.
EHR Documentation of Patient Visit
Document patient visits accurately and thoroughly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with documentation standards and legal requirements.
Record relevant patient information, including medical history, examination findings, treatment provided, and any recommendations or follow-up plans.
Regularly review and update patient records to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Treatment Planning
Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, and individual needs.
Communicate treatment options, risks, and benefits to patients, and involve them in the decision-making process.
Collaborate with specialists or other healthcare professionals as needed to coordinate patient care and referrals.
X-Ray Interpretation
Interpret dental X-rays and diagnostic images to assess oral health conditions, identify abnormalities, and support accurate treatment planning.
Recognize and diagnose dental conditions such as cavities, periodontal disease, and oral pathology through the interpretation of radiographic findings.
Communicate and discuss the results of X-ray interpretations with patients, providing necessary explanations and treatment recommendations.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and licensed as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in the State of Oklahoma.
Strong clinical skills in general dentistry
Outstanding communicator, both written and orally.
Proficiency in MS Office and electronic medical records system software.
Highly motivated to serve as many patients as possible in the time allotted, while ensuring quality care and respecting and preserving the dignity of every patient.
Desirable
Prior experience in private dental practice or public/community health center
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D
Simplified employee pension plan
Generous paid time off plan
Paid holidays
Continuing education opportunities
Professional development support
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
ardmore, OK, 73403, US
Who can apply
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