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Job description
The culture at Prism Health North Texas is built on our shared Core Values. We make hiring, firing, promotion, and performance review decisions based on these values and behaviors, so it is important that you also share these Core Values:
We are solution seekers.
We have a can-do attitude.
We are mission-driven.
We care about people.
Why You'll Love This Job
The culture at Prism Health North Texas is built on our shared Core Values. We make hiring, firing, promotion, and performance review decisions based on these values and behaviors, so it is important that you also share these Core Values:
We are solution seekers.
We have a can-do attitude.
We are mission-driven.
We care about people.
General Description
The General Dentist, reporting to the Lead Dentist or Regional Dental Director, provides general dentistry following the dental practice acts of the state where they are employed. Stives to deliver quality patient experience. Position contributes to Prism Health North Texas continued success by passionately executing the company’s business model’ promoting the company culture, mission and values; and ensuring consistent compliance with all key company programs and operating initiatives. Responsible for driving superior levels of patient service while striving continuously to improve outcomes. Follows and supports the care model for patient experience.
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities of the Job:
Diagnoses and provides appropriate dental treatment plans to patients to include discussion and explanation of treatment plans with patients and/or guardians to their satisfaction and mutual understanding.
Utilizes best practices, evidenced based dentistry and ADA standards of care in guiding your clinical practice.
Educates patients and guardians on the importance of maintaining proper oral health and outlining goals for both medical and dental health considerations.
Communicate with our clinical and administrative support team regarding patient treatment plans, required follow-up visits and referrals to specialty dentists.
Prescribe medications as necessary and appropriate.
Carefully document all medications, diagnoses, consultations and treatment plans in the electronic medical record in a timely manner (end of business day) while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Ensures execution, proper follow-up and continued care of patients involved in multi-step treatment plans, particularly for those patients referred for specialty care.
Attends required continuing education courses related to the dental profession for continued and improved knowledge and technique of dentistry and oral health.
Practices and follows infection control and OSHA regulations.
Follows all rules and regulations set by the state, federal, and governmental entities.
Consistently attends and participates in team meetings and huddles.
Partners with the practice manager to ensure business objectives are met.
Demonstrates and encourages a patient focus on all practice operations.
Fosters strong relationships with patients to create connections and influence patient retention.
Ensure appropriate follow-up with patients to create lasting relationships with the facility.
Executes company standards, processes, and procedures to ensure quality of service and a consistent patient experience.
Strives to balance the achievement of operational targets while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Other duties as needed or required.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel using a personal car as required by the company
Occasional overnight travel
Skills & Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to communicate effective
Ability to stand for frequent and extended periods of time
The ability to bend, squat, knell, reach overhead and carry or lift up to 50 pounds
Manual dexterity and sitting is required in carrying out position responsibilities
The ability to handle sharp instruments
May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards in a controlled environment
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or substances
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required
High standards of integrity, honesty, professionalism and work ethics
Commitment to service excellence
Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow through
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency
Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic
Self-starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of leading, directing, and supporting a team to achieve successful results
Maintains confidentiality and discretion
Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives
Willing to grow and be challenged
Education And Experience
DDS or DMD is required
Dentist Licensing/Certification as required by the state
Maintain continuing education (CE) units as required by the state
Current CPR certification
Attends additional training as requested/deemed necessary
Group practice dental experience preferred
Full time schedule preferred
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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