General Dentist - Dental Connections, Inc. - Des Moines, IA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Des Moines, IA

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Dentist
ORGANIZATION: Dental Connections, Inc.
REPORTS TO: Dental Director & President/Executive Director
Position Purpose: To provide quality dental care in all phases of general dentistry in accordance with generally accepted dental practices, standards, and levels of care established by Dental Connections, Inc. Reports to the Center’s Dental Director on clinical matters and to the President/Executive Director for non-clinical matters.
Job Functions:
· Proficient and confident in endodontics and extractions
· Wiling to be flexible with scheduling and location
· Provide quality dental care for all patients in all phases of general family dentistry, emphasizing prevention according to the scope of practice identified by Dental Connections
o Various locations could apply (main clinic, satellite clinic, or Smile Squad mobile clinics)
· Assist Dental Director & President/Executive Director in the supervision and performance evaluations of Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
· Provide relief of pain and palliative treatment for emergency patients
· Supervise and check prophylactic treatments administered by Dental Assistants
· Supervise Dental Assistants to ensure that operatory rooms are adequately stocked with instruments and supplies
· Review patient’s medical history making sure significant findings are considered and addressed prior to patient treatment
· Accurately post billable services to patient’s account following treatment
· Explain to patient/parent recommended treatment plans and answer questions as they relate to patient care
· Refer patients to specialists as needed
· Prescribe, prepare, and administer drugs or medicine to patients as needed
· Assist Dental Director and President/Executive Director in developing policy recommendations for consideration
· Maintain adequate provider productivity according to established agency productivity standards
· Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
· Education Requirement: Graduate of accredited dental school or college
· Must be currently licensed to practice dentistry in Iowa or be able to communicate expected time frame for obtaining Iowa licensure
· Must have current registration numbers for the Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Iowa for controlled substances
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with patients, staff, and other Dentists on a daily basis
Other benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Sign-on bonus
· Employee Medical Insurance - Full-time (Employer/Employee split)
· Employee Dental Insurance - Full time (Employer/Employee split)
· Dental Connections Discount Program (Full-time & Part-time)
· Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Full-time (100% Employer Paid)
· Short-term disability insurance – 100% Employee Paid & Voluntary
· Long-term disability insurance – Full-time & Part-time (100% Employer Paid)
· 401(k) / Roth Plan – Full-time & Part-time, PRN (up to 3.5% Employer Match)
· Paid holidays
· Paid time off for continuing education and continuing education reimbursement
· License/certification fee reimbursement
· Generous PTO accrual
· Opportunity for flexible schedule, full or part-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

Signing bonus

License/Certification:

Iowa Dental License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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