DENTIST

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What Life Working at Palms Looks Like:

Mission and Meaningful Work: PMG is a not-for-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). That means it's focused on serving underserved populations, offering affordable primary care and preventative services. For many people, that makes the work feel meaningful.

Stability & Growth: PMG has been around for a long time (since 1971) and we are still expanding!

Comprehensive Services & Variety: We offer a wide array of services - family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, prenatal care, etc. - So working here gives exposure to different patient populations, conditions, and settings.

Patient-Centered, Community Focus: PMG emphasizes accessible care (same-day scheduling, weekend appointments, bilingual staff) and works in communities throughout North Florida. It is also a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), meaning there's an emphasis on continuity of care, relationships with patients, etc.

Culture & Community: Many reviews say that PMG has a "friendly, compassionate, professional" environment. There is pride among the staff in giving back to the community.

Perks:

Competitive Wages Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Professional Development Opportunities Employee Assistance Programs Company Paid Life Insurance 401k with 5% Match 11 Paid Holidays 20 Days PTO Recognition and Rewards Community Impact

Position Summary: Provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. Provide supervision to Dental Assistant(s), Dental Student(s), and Dental Hygienist(s) as assigned.

Description of Primary Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for patient care a. Provide necessary dental services to patients of Palms Medical Group within his/her scope of practice in accordance with stated policies, procedures, and protocols of PMG. b. Identify him/herself as a dentist and wear identification badge at all times. c. Exhibit professionalism when greeting and treating patients in the dental clinic. d. Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery. e. Educate, counsel, and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits. f. Conduct follow-up patient care. g. Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medication. h. Refer patients for specialty care to other clinic programs or outside agencies as appropriate. i. Initiate and interpret x-ray and lab studies.

2. Responsible for coverage a. Be available after hours to treat or triage dental emergencies as determined necessary.

3. Responsible for administrative duties a. Assist in dental data collection for UDS and grant applications. b. Participate on QA/QI activities as directed by the Dental Director. c. Assist in reviewing dental productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for patient care and treatment. d. Assist with in-service and on-going training of dental staff. e. Maintain the established system of medical records (E.H.R.) in keeping with current PMG policies and procedures. f. Advise the appropriate member of management as defined by the institutions organizational chart of any problems you perceive with PMG operations. g. Participate in community service and dental/health promotion programs. h. Participate in the review of all dental policies, procedures, and protocols. i. Assume, as requested, the supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 466. j. Perform any other duty assigned by Dental Director, CMO, or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.

Requirements:

Description of Primary Attributes:

1. Must be organized, a self-starter, and detailed-oriented.
2. Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Shall demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.
4. Expected to travel and cover other sites during dental absences.
5. Expected to coach, mentor, and train dental staff.
6. Assist in the training and mentoring of coworkers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development.

Professional & Technical Knowledge:

1. Follow Safety and OSHA requirements.
2. Maintain appropriate certifications.
3. Undergo credentialing, utilization, and peer reviews.
4. Employee will be expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word and Excel.

Licenses & Certifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited dental school with a D.D.S or D.M.D. degree.
2. Current and Valid Dentist license in the State of Florida.
3. Current BLS (basic life support) Certification.

Communications Skills:

1. Effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients, and/or vendors.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands:

1. Standing for long periods of time.
2. Sitting for long periods of time.
3. Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time.
4. Bending.
5. Stretching/Reaching.
6. Walking short distances.
7. Lifting up to 50 pounds.
8. Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones, and copy machines).
9. Reading forms/instructions/patients charts.
10. Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone.
11. Exposure to potentially violent/irate patients.
12. Health/Safety Consideration of Position: a. Exposure to chemical infectious/contagious illness. b. Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution. c. Exposure to X-Ray radiation. d. Exposure to a variety of scents and odors.
13. Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal, state, and local guidelines and/or laws.