Dentist - Good Neighbor Community Health Center - Columbus, NE

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Columbus, NE

Job Description

GNCHC is seeking a Staff Dentist to provide quality oral-health care services to patients of our busy, multicultural dental practice in Columbus.
Practicing at an FQHC like Good Neighbor allows you to have an impact on the oral health of many including those who or self-employed as well as those who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford care. Services will emphasize the prevention and treatment of disease in our patient population.
A bonus to practicing at an FQHC offers an opportunity for improving outcomes via team-based care, given the co-location with medical and behavioral health clinics so our patients can receive comprehensive, affordable care at a convenience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Practice sound principles of public dental health needs.2. Participate in the decision-making process concerning the delivery of public dental health services.3. Preferred: Bi-lingual and bi-cultural awareness of the needs of our uninsured areas, otherwise, willingness to be trained in Cultural Competence.Client Care1. Assess the client’s dental health needs by obtaining and/or evaluating the client’s social history.2. Perform appropriate dental health assessment procedures including, but not limited to radiographic examinations.3. Order ancillary studies as needed.4. Perform preventive and restorative dental health care per protocols.5. Instructs clients in the use of appropriate prophylactic dental care, hygiene, cleansing and flossing technique.6. Develop and utilize written protocols for educational, preventive and screening purposes.7. Provide counseling, teaching, treatment and appropriate referrals addressing the dental health needs of the clients.8. Follow-up clients with suspected abnormal conditions.9. Provide counseling and instruction about related health needs.10. Refer clients to other sources of health care/community resources as indicated.11. Maintain and review client records including referral and follow up systems.12. Participate in in-service education for staff.13. Keep abreast of new information and materials by reviewing clearinghouse information, newsletters, and periodicals.14. All other duties as assigned.
Administrative Duties1. Accountable for the appropriate dental and surgical instruments and supplies being present at the dental unit and that these are in good working condition.2. Track Quality measures and other data as required for local, state and federal reporting3. Timely chart completion and closure4. Staff huddle coordination5. All other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Dental License (Preferred)
BLS Certification (Preferred)
DEA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Columbus, NE 68601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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