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City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri
nCategories: Physicians and Housestaff
nJob Status: Full-Time
nReq ID : 99894
nPay Range: - / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
nAdditional Information About the Role
nCommunity Outreach Pediatric Dentist
nSt. Louis Children's Hospital | Healthy Kids Express Dental Program
nSt. Louis, Missouri
nWhat if your career in pediatric dentistry could extend beyond the walls of a clinic and directly into the communities that need you most?
nSt. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join the Healthy Kids Express Dental Program , an innovative mobile outreach program dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to children throughout the St. Louis region. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with schools and community organizations while delivering care that truly changes lives.
nWhy This Opportunity Stands Out
nMission-Driven Work Provide essential dental services to children who may otherwise face barriers to care.
nWork-Life Balance Monday through Friday schedule with no routine call responsibilities.
nPractice Variety Spend four days each week caring for patients in community settings and one day in the office for administrative responsibilities.
nFocus on Pediatric Patients Treat children and young adults ages 3-21 in a rewarding and impactful practice environment.
nEvery dentist is supported by:
nnnTwo Dental Assistants
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nnDedicated Van Driver
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nnAdministrative Assistant
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nnCommunity Health Workers
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n nPractice Details
nnnPediatric Dentistry Fellowship Required
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nnMonday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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nnFirst patient scheduled at 9:00 a.m.
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nnOne community site per day
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nnApproximately 40-50 sites visited annually
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nnOccasional evening and weekend community events during outreach season
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n nAbout Healthy Kids Express
nHealthy Kids Express is a nationally recognized mobile health program that brings care directly to children throughout the St. Louis community. Through specially equipped mobile units, the program provides dental care, preventive services, education, and support to thousands of children each year.
nIf you're passionate about community outreach, preventive care, and making a measurable impact on children's health, we'd love to connect with you.
nInterested in Learning More?
nAmy Taylor , Physician Talent Advisor
n nBring exceptional pediatric dental care directly to the children and families who need it most.
n#LI-AT1
nOverview
nSt. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids."
nProviding comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
nSt. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).
nPreferred Qualifications
nRole Purpose
nDiagnose, prevent and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. This role must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program in the U.S. or Canada and be eligible to be certified for a specialty license for pediatric dentistry.
nResponsibilities
nnnObserves, evaluates, and applies knowledge of dental skills to provide optimal patient care. Diagnoses amd renders appropriate dental care to patients. Fulfills dental consulting requests.
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nnRecords all procedures and pertinent information in patients record.
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nnTrains, supervises and evaluates the work of clinic staff.
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nnEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors, associates, representatives of public agencies and organizations, and private health care providers.
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nnEducates individuals and their families regarding dental health hygiene.
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n nMinimum Requirements
nEducation
nnDoctorate - DDS/DMD from accrdtd dntl sch
n nExperience
nnnSupervisor Experience
nnNo Experience
n nLicenses & Certifications
nnnAmerican Dental Association
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nnLicensed Dentist in Missouri
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n nPreferred Requirements
nExperience
nn5-10 years
n nSupervisor Experience
nn2-5 years
n nLicenses & Certifications
nnPeds Dentistry Board elig/cert
n nBenefits and Legal Statement
nBJC Total Rewards
nAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
nnnComprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
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nnDisability insurance* paid for by BJC
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nnAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
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nn401(k) plan with BJC match
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nnTuition Assistance available on first day
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nnBJC Institute for Learning and Development
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nnHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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nnPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
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nnAdoption assistance
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n nTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary .
n*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
nThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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