Dentist

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Full Time Fort Wayne, IN, US

DENTIST

At Neighborhood Health, we’re passionate about our mission to provide a kind and caring premiere workforce. Our team-based approach to comprehensive patient care creates a challenging and rewarding work environment where you have a direct role in helping members of our community receive quality medical services they can afford. And that’s something you can feel good about.

As a member of our growing team, you will feel at home in a fun and diverse community of healthcare professionals. Our goal is simple: improving access to healthcare in our community and surrounding areas. Together, we are all committed to building healthier communities by delivering comprehensive, quality health care with compassion and respect.

As a Dentist, you will provide professional dental care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and protocols. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.

Performs a complete oral examination and assessment of new and existing patients:

• Evaluates the medical and dental history of patients.
• Examines x-rays; reviews patients’ records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Records findings in patient chart.

Diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth and teeth:

• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures to assist in evaluation of patients.
• Exercises independent judgment and develops treatment plan to address the acute and long term dental needs of patient.
• Removes decay, fills cavities, places protective sealants on children’s teeth, performs extractions, performs selective restorative work (ex. bridges, crowns, dentures), completes cleanings and performs root canals.
• Refers patients to specialists as appropriate.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding dental maintenance and oral health (including medication and treatment instructions).
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs as needed.
• Evaluates the dental hygiene prophy upon completion.

Per licensing guidelines, administers medications and injections.

• Supervises the clinical performance of the dental assistants and hygienists as appropriate, providing feedback on performance as needed.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
• Works closely with Chief Dental Officer to ensure quality patient care.
• Works closely with Chief Dental Officer to ensure individual provider productivity goals are reached.
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Actively participates in patient complaint procedures to resolve operational problems.
• Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Participates in professional development activities. Serves on committees as requested.
• Performs duties in accordance with NHC Standards of Conduct and Mission Statement.
• Performs related work as required and other duties (similar physical requirements and OSHA risk level) as assigned.

• Clinical—demonstrates a working knowledge of dental theory and practice to evaluate and provide patient care; maintains knowledge of, and acts in accordance with, current NHCI policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Interpersonal skills—builds relationships with patients and colleagues; realizes the importance of, and practices, good…