Dentist (Baytown) - Harris County - Midland, TX

Permanent Dentist Job

Midland, TX

Job Description

JOB About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. Community Health Dentist Overview: The Community Health Dentist delivers diagnostic, preventive, restorative and surgical dental care services to eligible patients. The successful candidate must possess skills to manage daily clinical operations including delegation of duties to the auxiliary dental team members. Duties & Responsibilities: Provides quality dental services (diagnostic, preventive, restorative and surgical) to patients with skill, care and good judgement.Participates in appointment scheduling and patient referralDocuments patient treatment and related correspondence in electronic dental chartEstablish a treatment plan of care for patients of recordCommunicates dental treatment information to patients, parents and clinical staffProvides direct supervision to dental hygienists and dental assistants in accordance with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners rules and regulationsOversees auxiliary dental staff in preventive maintenance tasks; infection control and sterilization proceduresEnsures adequate clinical supply levels are maintained in accordance with clinical needs; provides oversight of monthly supply ordering providing final approval before submission to clinical coordinatorEnsures timely completion and accuracy of monthly service data reports; performs chart audits to ensure accuracy of Dentrix ledgerOther duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Education: Dental degree (i.e. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent) from an accredited school of dentistryExperience: Zero (0) to one (1) year experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dentistLicensure: Texas Dental LicenseDrug Enforcement Agency (DEA) RegistrationBLS for Healthcare ProvidersValid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Core CompetenciesOrganizational LeadershipUnderstands the organizational missionUnderstands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trustDemonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of othersCollaborationContributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and missionDemonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the groupCollaborates with others to improve quality and address needsInnovationAbility to adapt to changeInterpersonal Abilities/Personal CharacteristicsTreats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respectBehaves in an honest, fair, and ethical mannerAssesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknessesUses sound judgmentSelf-motivatedOrganizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivityCommunicationCommunicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writingNOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full Time | RegularMonday – Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm40 hours/WeekHours may change due to the variability of an event-based schedule.Work Environment: This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County. Physical Demands: Must possess the physical ability, manual dexterity and eye-sight to practice dentistry in a competent manner in a dental clinical setting. Work Location: 1000 Lee Dr | Baytown, TX 77520Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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