About this opportunity
Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe lists this Dentist opportunity in el paso, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsible for the clinical management of the patient’s dental condition. Forms an open and supportive therapeutic relationship with patients in a bilingual, culturally sensitive manner. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with clinic personnel, outside agencies and provider referrals in order to facilitate the best and most effective patient care and education. Participates in and supports community wellness projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide quality dental treatment and care
Compassionately communicate treatment plans and instructions.
Provide accurate exams and patient friendly treatment planning based on assessed risk factors..
Examine patients, diagnose both adult and pediatric patients and formulate appropriate treatment plan.
Educates patient on oral health.
Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships and keeps lines of communication open with dental care team and community agencies.
Attends and participates in regular departmental, organizational and committee meetings, conferences, work shops, etc.
Participates in and/or contributes to community wellness projects and initiatives.
Promotes the practice of Dentistry
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to exercise good judgment in unusual or stressful situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and organize community events fostering health promotion/disease prevention activities.
Ability to work effectively with local, state and national organizations.
Ability to represent La Fe in public functions, presentations, organizations, etc.
Ability to relate well to persons of all ages and cultures.
Ability to supervise and oversee staff in the provision of dental services.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Required Education
Graduate from an American Dental Association accredited dental training program with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Current Texas License for dental practice. CPR Certification.
Complete 12 hours annually of continuing education.
A minimum of one year of dental practice experience or equivalent residency training.
Benefits
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
Retirement plan.
Paid time off.
Company paid life insurance coverage.
Malpractice Coverage - Federal Tort Claim Act. (FTCA)
10 paid Holidays per year.
National Health Service Corps Program.
Paid Continuing Medical Education. (CME)
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Worksite address
el paso, TX, 88568, US
Who can apply
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