Pediatric Dentist - Part Time
hace 10 días
Wichita
Job DescriptionSalary: Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture. We exist to improve the health and wellbeing ofeveryonein our community. Schedule: 12 to 20 hours per week Part Time Benefits: Employer-paid Benefits include: • Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year, • Continuing Education and License Renewal (Prorated depending on hours worked) Optional Benefits include: • 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match Summary: The Pediatric Dentist is responsible for the direct provision of high-quality, patient-centered dental care with an emphasis on pediatric populations, prevention, and early intervention. This role supports an integrated care model with pediatric medical services and is critical in expanding access for underserved and Medicaid populations. The Pediatric Dentist contributes to improved health outcomes through evidence-based clinical practices, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Pediatric Dentist supports the Chief Clinical Officer and Dental Operations Manager by providing quality dental care to all Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) patients while maintaining compliance with all federal and state requirements, grants, HRSA, IHS, CDC, HIPAA, Dental Board, and HHC policies and procedures. Essential Functions: • Provides comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients, including infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs., • Utilizes behavior management techniques and communication appropriate for pediatric populations with varying levels of dental anxiety or medical/developmental complexity to ensure cooperation and safety in order to provide effective and compassionate care., • Assesses and manages patients requiring sedation and/or coordinates referrals for advanced behavior guidance or anesthesia when appropriate., • Delivers preventive and restorative services aligned with pediatric clinical guidelines and risk-based care models by prioritizing needs and providi9ng risk-based treatment plans., • Educates patients and staff on oral health-related conditions and the general promotion of oral disease prevention., • Collaborates closely with pediatric medical providers to support integrated care, including screenings, referrals, and shared care planning., • Supports caregiver education on oral health, disease prevention, and the oral-systemic health connection in children., • Collaborates with dental team to ensure appropriate dental or oral treatment by referring individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical privileges and all clinical procedures and guidelines., • Ensures proper utilization of dental assistants and support staff to ensure efficient and adequate patient flow while delivering quality dental care to all patients., • Records patient-dentist encounters as they occur in the patients dental record in accordance with the organizational standard and the standard of care., • Assures adequate supervision and training to the dental hygienist, dental students, and dental assistant staff., • Meets productivity and quality metrics as required per grant program guidelines., • Collaborate with all HHC clinical staff and departments to ensure holistic and integrative care approach., • Provides dental education and technical assistance to the community as requested., • Travels when necessary to meet operational needs., • Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Graduate from an accredited school of dentistry is required., • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program preferred; will consider candidates with significant experience in pediatric dental care., • Current and unrestricted license as a dentist in the state of Kansas, while obtaining continuing education hours to maintain active licensure is required., • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire., • Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license is required., • Familiarity with sedation dentistry principles or willingness to pursue sedation privileges is preferred., • Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers., • Bilingual abilities are preferred. Skills: • Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs., • Communicates effectively with all diverse population of underserved patients and Medicaid population., • Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Displays strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a high-volume, safety-net clinical environment. ., • Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed., • Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships., • Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative., • Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures., • Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning., • Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges. Physical and Mental Demands of the Job: All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. • Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively., • Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly., • Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach., • Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together., • Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus., • Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases., • Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds., • Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans. As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. 326.501505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility. Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please clickherefor more information.
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