Dentist - Marshalltown

Primary Health Care

About the role

Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission is to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. PHC offers a range of medical and dental services, including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care, and pharmacy. Our Homeless Support Services act as the entry point for serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Polk County. We also offer enabling services such as benefits enrollment, case management, translation, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Affords patients presenting to the dental clinics with comprehensive and emergency oral care, considering their age-related, physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Plans and sequences oral/dental treatment based on the diagnosis and needs of the patients.
• Develops treatment modalities to accommodate patients with compromising factors and needs.
• Delivers comprehensive and emergency oral care in the dental clinics and operating rooms.
• Completes dental x-rays according to all regulations.
• Educates patients and families about the oral diagnosis, treatment plan, pre and postoperative instructions, and disease prevention.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures to minimize risks related to radiation exposure.
• Provides advice to medical staff on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with oral-related conditions.
• Assists with after-hours call coverage and follow-up care for patients.
• Supports and assists with the department’s community outreach program, as needed.
• Acts as a leader and role model for members of the Patient Care Team.
• Participates in department and medical staff meetings.
• Engages in department and health center performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD degree from an approved dental school.
• Experience with and working knowledge of third-party payers and associated regulations.
• Eligible for hospital privileges.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytic, and critical thinking skills.
• Adaptive and resilient with the ability to handle stress effectively.
• License and Certifications: Current license to practice dentistry in the state of Iowa. Current registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (CSA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association.
• Current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Skills

• Completion of a hospital-based general practice residency program or experience in hospital dental protocols.
• Community Health Center experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a dentist.
• Bilingual, verbal, and written language proficiency.

Benefits

We Take Care of Our People: Generous PTO accrual (equal to 5 weeks at the end of 1st years) plus paid holidays. License/certification fee reimbursement. Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement program. 401k with company match. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Life & disability insurance. Flexible spending & health savings accounts. Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance. Discounts on pet insurance.

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