Dentist

About the role

Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. (CHCSCT, Inc.) is seeking a Dentist for our Non-Profit Dental Clinic at our Luling Community Dental Center location, for Full-Time. H1B Visa Sponsorship (Exempt Status Available). CHCSCT, Inc. administers and maintains its program of primary and secondary care and preventive dental care in a community health center setting.

Responsibilities

• Effectively answer patient questions and address any concerns
• Works well with adults and children of all ages, especially good with children
• Performs extractions, root canals, and crowns
• Thoroughly educate patients about oral hygiene and health
• Ensure thorough documentation of patient charts which includes medical history, existing conditions and previous dental work
• Provide treatment to manage and/or eliminate dental disease, restore tooth function and aesthetics, and prevent future disease and/or decay
• Effectively communicate with Dental Assistant and/or Hygienist regarding patient care and concerns
• Provide each patient with a complete evaluation and treatment plan which includes an explanation of services, fees and payment policy
• Thoroughly diagnose patients' dental needs and formulate individualized treatment plans
• Conduct clinical duties in a manner consistent with appropriate policies, protocols and procedures, and in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards quality standards, including those established by CHCSCT, Inc.
• Conduct clinical duties in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures that govern the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care
• Refer patients to an appropriate specialist within the market when necessary
• Maintain HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality
• Perform additional duties that are normally associated with this position, as assigned

Requirements

• DDS or DMD, or foreign equivalent degree, plus 3 years of professional clinical experience in a public health environment
• Unrestricted License to practice Dentistry in the State of Texas
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality
• Maintenance of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) to ensure compliance with license requirements
• Maintenance of licensure to ensure qualification for FTCA malpractice insurance
• Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable (substantially compatible with stated academic level and experience requirements and ability to perform the job duties)
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus