Experienced General Dentist - Urgent Care

Description

Speedway Health & Dental Center - 6020 Crawfordsville Road, Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN 46224 

This position exists to provide a broad range of comprehensive dental services for pediatric dental patients. The dentist provides evaluation and treatment of various diseases, injuries, and malformations of the gums and related oral structures.

Clinical Practice

• Demonstrates proficiency in the examination and treatment of patients according to the standards of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Performs final checks of x-rays and cleaning performed by hygienist.
• Applies a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.

Dental Procedures

• Performs restorative techniques for patients including fillings, crowns, temporary resin, full/partial dentures, bonding, etc.
• Provides comprehensive dental care under anesthetic as determined by Indiana State law.

Documentation

• Records all treatments performed for patients.
• Determines any changes in the health history of the patient pertaining to heart, blood pressure, respiratory, and drug therapy changes.
• Maintains general records.

Supervision

• Provides supervision for the support staff.

Quality Assurance

• Participates in quality assurance mechanisms as assigned.
• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles into the improvement and operation of work processes.
• Confers with dental staff on a regular basis regarding methods for improving dental services.

Diversity & Inclusion

• We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
• We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
• We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
• We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by Dental Service Line Executive Director.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay. 

Requirements

(Please, consider applying if you do not meet the list of criteria below. We would love to engage for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Currently not sponsoring for work visa.
• Indiana licensure or intern permit required.
• CPR Certification required.
• DEA and CSR Certifications required.
• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school required.
• Ability to understand basic clinic practices; techniques; and methods required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team required.
• Ability to resolve issues in a positive fashion required.
• Clinical experience preferred
• Specialty Board Certification preferred.
• Travel may be required.

Physical Requirement

• Works primarily inside, in a normal dental office environment and hospital operatory setting.
• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight is a necessary function of this position.
• Must be able to position and move patients following safety standards.
• Able to perform duties dur