About this opportunity
La Familia Health Santa Fe lists this Dentist opportunity in santa fe, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Function Summary
Under the direction of the Dental, Chief Officer, the Dentist provides general dentistry to patients and manages and treats dental infection and disease in the community in their assigned clinic site, in accordance with federal, state, and other administrative requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
Maintains a full or part-time dental practice at LFMC as authorized by the dental license. Works in area of his/her specialty in delivery of dental care to LFMC patients;
Demonstrates differential diagnosis capabilities, makes clinical judgment and decisions based on history, physical and radiographic exam of patients. Formulates a treatment plan in patient dental records within the medical, dental and financial needs of the patient. Evaluates outcomes and modifies treatment plan accordingly;
Appropriately diagnoses and treats emergency walk-in patients;
Provides dental care to patients, meeting or exceeding dental encounter requirements, and quality of care standards established by LFMC and its grantor agencies;
Consults with the Dental Director on the delivery of quality dental care to patients; consults with dental specialists on individual patient concerns and problems;
Participates in setting dental care standards and protocols for the LFMC Clinic site(s);
Charts patient encounters appropriately and in a timely manner using accepted abbreviations and nomenclature;
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions;
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant dental care components, as appropriate;
Trains and supervises dental assistant students and dental hygiene students learning dental practices at the health center(s) and engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate or assigned;
Participates in continuing education and training for dental assistants, dental hygienists and other dentists;
Works with other dental providers and dental staff to provide a team approach to patient care;
Effectively communicates, directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental support staff;
Administers medications and injections appropriately;
Initiates and/or participates in community organizations to provide resources in dental care;
Effectively communicates with patients and provides counseling to patients, parents and/or children, focusing on preventive health care;
Provides educational materials and instruction to patients upon discharge from care;
Actively seeks continuing education credits in relevant topics for him/herself, as well as dental staff, and shares new information and/or techniques with colleagues;
Follows established LFMC departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards; and dental policy and operations protocols; collaborates with Dental Director and other dental care providers to revise and update dental protocols to ensure that they are current and accurate.
Education, Experience And Skills/Training
DDs graduate of an accredited school of dentistry.
2 to 4 years experience in a community health center or with underserved populations, and work within a managed care environment, preferred.
Current dental licensure for the State of New Mexico is required, and documentation of education, experience and licensure is required and must be maintained; must be insurable under the policies and requirements of LFMC.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Dental Specialty if practicing as a specialist.
DEA and NM Board of Controlled Substance registration, required.
CPR and First Aid certification is required.
Must be credentialed per LFMC policies and procedures, if billing for services under Medicare/Medicaid.
Leave Benefits
Four (4) weeks of annual leave
up to two (2) weeks of sick leave
up to one (1) week of continuing education leave
Eight (8) paid holidays
three (3) days for personal leave
accruals and holidays are prorated for part-time employees
Insurance Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
available for staff and eligible family members, including domestic partners
Paid term life insurance
Paid Short Term Disability
Optional Life
Critical Care
Medical and Dependent care expense accounts
Health Savings Account
Pet Health Insurance
ID Theft
Legal
403(b) retirement savings plan (eligible for company match after 12 months of employment)
Bargaining Unit Position
Union: X
Non-Union
La Familia offers opportunities for employment in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health education, and other support services. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
santa fe, NM, 87503, US
Who can apply
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