Dentist

Company: Cabin Creek Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

CABIN CREEK HEALTH SYSTEMSJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: Staff DentistREPORTS TO: Dental DirectorCompetitive salary based on years of experience including a sign-on bonusPosition Summary:A full time, exempt position responsible for providing clinical dental services includingpreventive and restorative dental care in a community health center setting. The Staff Dentist provides daily supervision to the dental assistants and dental hygienists at their assigned site, and general staff supervision in absence of the Dental Director. The Staff Dentist will be eligible for Federal and State loan repayment programs, sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefit package.Benefits Package Summary:PEIA Medical- Non-smoking Employee Only- $48.19/ Smoking Employee Only- $73.19/Non Smoking Family- $93.88/Smoking Family- $143.88Guardian Dental: Base Plan- Employee Only- $4.33/Employee plus 1- $8.66/ Family- $14.36 Base Plus Plan- Employee Only- $5.36/Employee plus 1- $10.73 Family- $18.02VSP Vision: Employee Only- $1.90/ Employee plus 1- $8.79/Family- $17.20All amounts are per pay period and we have 26 pay periods per year.Optional BenefitsGuardian: Short term Disability- Rate based on Employee Salary. Long term Disability- CCHS pays for this benefit.Guardian: Life Insurance, CCHS insures employee 2x annual salary up to $100k. Employee has option to take out life insurance on self, spouse and dependents.Guardian- Offers optional Accident, Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. Employee can cover themselves, spouse or entire family. Price depends on coverage and annual salary.Empower- Oversees CCHS 401k, Roth and Profit-Sharing Plan. Company puts in 6% each year into permanent employee's accounts. Vested after 3 years. Employee can add money to their account through payroll deduction.Mass Mutual Whole Life Insurance.Additional BenefitsPaid training and 5 CME days per yearPaid Professional MembershipsUp to 21 days of PTO first year of employment.Up to 12 paid sick days per year8 paid national holidaysUp to 64 hours of personal sick leaveUp to 24 hours of Floating Holiday time available after first year of employmentNo evenings or weekendsContinued growth over last 10 yearsEssential Functions:1. Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions,prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oraltreatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.2. Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record sothat the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact,the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. In addition theStaff Dentist shall complete referrals, or other records or paper works as required for patient care.3. Provides comprehensive dental services including fillings, extractions, crowns and removable prosthetics as credentialed based on education and experience.4. Educates individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.5. Prepares specific reports as requested by the community health center's DentalDirector. Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.6. Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of community health center staff as requested.7. Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to thecommunity as requested.9. Participates in short and long term program planning for the Dental Departmentand the agency, including development of goals and objectives as requested by Dental Director.10. Provides consultation to the Executive Director and the Board of Directorsregarding dental and oral health issues in the absence of the Dental Director.11. Travels when necessary to fulfill the corporation's needs and attends meetings asnecessary to represent the corporation and/or the Dental Department.12. Assists in the coordination and integration of the corporation's dental programsand services with other corporate programs and services for the welfare of thecorporation's patients.13. Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, localand center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice ofdentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, butnot limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health andconfidentiality.14. Participates in recruitment/retention activities of the corporation as necessary.15. As directed by the Dental Director, performs other related and/or necessary tasksto achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.16. At CCHS, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of community engagement and support, a principle that guides not only our patient care but also our team dynamics. Our dedication to community focus is reflected in our collaborative and educational initiatives, which are designed to enrich both the professional growth of our employees and the learning experiences of future healthcare professionals. The employee is actively encouraged and expected to embrace opportunities to mentor and guide students from a diverse array of schools and programs in the forms of job shadowing and on-site instructional learning as part of a structured educational program.Education and Training:1. Graduation from an accredited dental school required2. Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred3. Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred5. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required6. Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required7. Familiarity with Dentrix or similar EHR preferred.Licensure and Credentials:1. Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of WV2. Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred3. West Virginia NPI and DEA registrations4. Medicare and Medicaid provider numbersSkills and Abilities:Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings.Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public healthorganizations and community health programs as well as current social and economicproblems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care preferred.Typical Physical Demands:Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Those physical movements and thedegree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will beperformed on a repetitive basis. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well asthe ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Work understressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required. Frequent exposure tocommunicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiationand other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Classification:Category IThe center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as thebusiness need arises. In compliance with EEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essentialfunctions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee,further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.

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