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About the Role

Support the mission of People’s Community Clinic by providing dental care and support to patients through the dental program in a manner consistent with clinic values and standards. Work with other employees to achieve high standards of operational efficiency and service effectiveness. This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental care for patients according to established standards of care.
• Complete comprehensive full mouth exams, diagnose dental conditions, and assess treatment planning options.
• Take health histories and record chart data and service data.
• Counsel patients about course of treatment, prescribed medications, general oral health and wellness, and management of diagnosed conditions.
• Perform daily procedures including oral exams, hygiene checks, simple extractions, restorative treatment and sealants.
• Provide medically necessary follow-up on diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, or treatment required for the patient’s care.
• Create an environment of respect and compassion for patients and staff.
• Support a friendly and positive work environment.
• Maintain an awareness of the budget and work in conjunction with the operations team to attain financial objectives.
• Maintain standards of proficiency, service quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Provide direct care in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provide direct care services as scheduled during the week.
• Meet standards for quality of care and number of patients seen as set by management.
• Maintain professional licensing and certifications.
• Maintain practice liability insurance coverage.
• Participate in quality improvement/quality assurance activities, including chart audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve work flow, work processes, and patient care.
• Work cooperatively to implement quality improvements.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection control guidelines.
• Participate in program planning, development, evaluation, and implementation activities.
• Update protocols and guidelines when requested.
• Review patient education materials for accuracy, utility, and appropriateness.
• Participate in meetings, task groups, and activities designed to promote communications, identify and resolve problems, devise work plans, and establish program or departmental objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum three years’ experience as a dentist, which may include time in a post-graduate training program.
• Hold and maintain a current license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas.
• Hold current DPS and DEA registrations.
• Hold current CPR certification.

Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience performing dental services including the use of dental equipment.
• Knowledge of best practices related to oral hygiene and health care.
• Knowledge of and experience diagnosing dental disease and conditions and documentation of examination findings and courses of treatment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Problem identification and resolution skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to maintain effective and consistently cordial working relationships with physicians and other employees.
• Flexible and adaptable in a high change environment.
• Ability to work independently.

Location

• 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years

Education Level

• DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school

Benefits

• 18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
• Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage with $0 out-of-pocket medical expenses for most employees
• Dental & Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Annual Training
• 403(b) with 5% employer matching

About the Company

• People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.

Equal Opportunity

• People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.