General DentistMyCHN • Clute, TX, United States

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General Dentist

MyCHN • Clute, TX, United States

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MyCHN is a nonprofit organization providing Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services to communities in the South Houston and Gulf Coast area. We were founded in 2008 with one provider, three exam rooms and a big dream. Today, we have over 100 providers and more than 15 locations. MyCHN's mission is to "provide quality care that uplifts, supports, and shapes healthy communities while addressing financial and social barriers".

Incentives :

MyCHN offers a competitive incentive program for our Dentists may provide incentives up to $30,000 each year.

Tuition Reimbursement :

This position may be eligible for HRSA NHSC Tuition Repayment for up to $55,000. Please visit nhsc.hrsa.gov for more information.

Benefits :

Health Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN

Dental Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN

401 (k) with up to 4% company matching

Paid Time Off accrues 128 hours the first year. The amount accrued increases as years of service increases.

Sick Time of 40 hours per year

Personal Time / Birthday of 8 hours per year

$15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage paid by MyCHN

Continuing Education Stipend of $2500 / year

Continuing Education of 40 hours

Conference Training hours

Referral Bonus

Flexible schedules

High opportunity for growth

Other benefits offered : Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity,

Regional Placement :

This position may require the applicant to work at multiple clinics. Our clinics are split into South and North regions

North : Pearland, Houston (Scarsdale Blvd), Alvin, League City, Bay Region- Bacliff, League City, and Pasadena

South : Angleton, Lake Jackson, Clute, and Freeport

Job Summary :

To be a successful dentist in our health center, you should be caring, communicative, and experienced in diagnosing and treating dental ailments. This position will play a key role in providing quality dental care in our fast-growing primary and integrated care facilities. The dentist should also be skilled with the various tools and procedures needed to correct dental complaints and ensure the oral health of patients.

The prime focus will be meeting with patients, examining, and assessing their dental health, perform scheduled cleanings, handle complex procedures and carrying out the treatment plan in a competent and efficient manner, such as fillings, root canals, and extractions. This position will also work with other staff members, such as dental hygienists and assistants, to provide our patients with high quality dental services. CHN's Dentists should be able to provide a comprehensive range of services to our patients and assist in the management of the practice and promote a collaboration of interprofessional continuum of care to our growing patient population.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, perform routine exams and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better oral health

Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling of cavities

Applying helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners

Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns and dentures

Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics.

Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatment.

Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.

Using tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth

Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them

Managing and communicating with other staff members to provide care to patients

Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses dental / oral conditions, prescribes, and carries out, or directs others in carrying out appropriate dental / oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines

Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record so that 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, the Dentist shall complete referrals, data collection instruments and other records or paperwork as required by CHN

Educates individuals in oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention

Required Skills / Abilities :

A consumer advocate for quality preventative and comprehensive dental health care and services

Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels

Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges

FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable

High ethical standards

Excellent communication skills

Must be a team player, well-organized, and self-directed

Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

Microsoft office

Ability to operate computer, copier, and fax machine

Preferred Skills / Abilities :

Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish

Knowledge of public health principles and practices

Ability to maintain appropriate hospital privileges

Open Dental

Required Education and Experience :

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation

Licensed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a general dentist

Possess a National Board Dental Examination license for general dentistry

DEA

Must be eligible for Medicare / Medicaid provider participation at the time of hire and while employed with CHN

Preferred Education and Experience :

At least 4-6 years of clinical experience

GPR or AEGD residency

Supervision Responsibilities :

None

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit

Frequently required to talk and stand

Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds

Specific frequently vision abilities required by this job include : Close vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment :

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL : 1 (HIGH)

Noise Level : Moderate

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