PRN Dentist - Des Moines Dental Clinics

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 services, and pharmacy. Our Homeless Support Services acts as the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to assist patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Affords patients presenting to the dental clinics and orders necessary procedures for the diagnosis of oral-related diseases considering the patient’s age-related, physical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
• Plans and sequences oral/dental treatment based on the diagnosis and needs.
• Develops treatment modalities to enable patients with compromising factors & needs to receive oral care.
• Delivers comprehensive and emergency oral care in the dental clinics and the operating room.
• Completes dental x-rays pursuant to all regulations.
• Educates the patient and family regarding the oral diagnosis, treatment plan, pre and postoperative instructions and prevention of disease that is understandable to the patient and family.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures to minimize risk of radiation exposure to employees and patients.
• Advises medical staff on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with oral-related conditions via written consultations, face-to-face interaction and participation in medical staff activities.
• Provides after-hours call coverage and follow-up care for patients.
• Assists the Dental Director in the development of clinical protocols for the department.
• Assists the Dental Director in the training and supervision of students participating in the dental clinic educational programs.
• Supports and assists with the department’s community outreach program, as requested.
• Acts as a leader and role model for members of the Patient Care Team.
• Participates in department and medical staff meetings.
• Participates in the 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 using Microsoft Office applications with willingness and ability to learn and computer applications.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and serve a diverse population.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Adaptive and resilient with ability to handle stress effectively.
• Licenses 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and serve a diverse population.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Adaptive and resilient with ability to handle stress effectively.
• Licenses 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.

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
Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.

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