Pediatric Dentist

Advantage Health is always looking for qualified, patient focused candidates that want to make a difference in the communities we serve.What we offer –Competitive Wages403B Retirement SavingsFree Life InsuranceFree Short Term and Long Term DisabilityHoliday PayContinuing Medical Education Allowance for CliniciansFree Malpractice InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramNational Health Service Corps Loan Repayment ProgramPublic Service Loan ForgivenessSearch Job Title or Job DescriptionPosition:Pediatric DentistLocation: DetroitJob Id:287-2021# of Openings:1PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO OUR WEBSITE - WWW.AHCDETROIT.ORGOverviewUnder direction of the Dental Director, provides needed comprehensive dental services to pediatric patients at clinical sites, or other facilities, consistent with current techniques, practices and guidelines of dental care.Duties, Functions and ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients within the scope of practice of a pediatric dentistEducate patients and parents of patients on maintaining proper oral healthExperience with performing in-office sedationExperience in performing dental treatments on patients under general anesthesiaCommunicate with dental staff on our team regarding patient treatment plansAdminister and prescribe anesthetics and medications.Carefully document all medications, diagnosed, treatments and consultationsSupervise Dental Assistant and Dental HygienistDevelops resources that can be used for referrals.Maintain compliance with the privacy and security regulatory requirements of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Other duties as assignedAuthority and SupervisionIn the performance of duties, the dentist shall be directly responsible to the Agency’s dental director and, ultimately to the chief medical officer and executive director. This employee has the authority of directing and supervising the dental care provided by other personnel in their dental clinic. Supervision does not include the right to hire or fire nor the administration of agency non-dental policies.Academic and Experience RequirementsD.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an accredited dental schoolValid DEA license to prescribe narcoticsCurrent CPR/AED certificationA valid license to practice dentistry in MichiganOther Qualifications DesiredConsiderable knowledge of the techniques, equipment used, and current developments in the field of dentistryPossession and application of dental skillsAbility to advise, direct, and consult with ancillary personnel and provide leadership for themAbility to deliver services to an underserved population in an urban settingCompassion for, and ability to work with non-cooperative clients, with patience and in a non-threatening mannerAbility to gain and maintain trust and good relations with clientsMon, Tue, Thu, and Fri from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr