Dentist - Part -Time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Job Overview

Are you looking for a position that is low stress without the responsibilities and hassles of ownership, has potential loan repayment, and offers a competitive salary in a wonderful East Texas town that is an ideal place to raise a family? Bethesda Health Clinic is a certified Best Christian Workplace and is driven by a mission to provide hope and healing to our low-income community through medical and dental care. We are a Christian ministry, and our team comes to work every day ready to make a tangible difference in the community. Our dental team provides comprehensive dental treatment without the hassles of dealing with insurance. Procedures offered to our patients including fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, root canal treatment, and extractions on a sliding scale fee structure. Bethesda will give you the opportunity to change patients' lives without feeling pressured to meet a quota or treatment plan unnecessary ad on treatment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with pediatric patients and be excited to work in conjunction with our team to deliver dental services in a professional manner. The right individual for this position will have excellent management and communication skills as well as strong technical skills and will enjoy opportunities for professional development. This position will be required to work on Fridays.

Responsibilities for Dentist

Provide general dental care by fixing or removing damaged teeth

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

Performing exams and evaluating x-rays to determine a patient’s health

Developing treatment plans to deal with any dental health issues

Administering or prescribing medications to decrease pain and improve patient health

Interacting with patients and instruct them on proper oral care

Recommend patients to dental specialists as needed for procedures

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

Qualifications for Dentist

Doctoral degree in dental medicine

Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas

Continuing education courses for new procedures and standards

Additional experience, certifications, or licensing may be required

Experience working in accordance with HIPAA and other medical privacy laws

Professional and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients

Personal accountability and attention to detail required

Experience working in a high-volume dental office and delivering exceptional care

Willingness to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding dental and health care.

This position description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the key duties and responsibilities. It may not be inclusive of all duties and job assignments. Other job duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or revised at the discretion of management.