Dentist - Pediatric

Overview

Marana Health is seeking a Dentist - Pediatric to join the Dental team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ. The Dentist – Pediatric will promote and maintain patients’ health by providing comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special health care needs. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 13 sites in Tucson and Pima County.

Our mission is to improve our Community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

• Provide high-quality pediatric dental care, including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, crowns, and extractions.
• Diagnose and treat dental issues in children and educate patients and guardians on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Ensure a positive, calm, and child-friendly environment to ease patient anxiety and promote dental health.
• Perform treatment under sedation or general anesthesia when necessary (if credentialed).
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to provide efficient patient care.
• Stay current on advancements in pediatric dentistry and attend continuing education as needed.
• Aids the Dental Director in the clinical supervision of staff, contributing information regarding staff’s clinical performance and discussing clinical requirements.
• Participate in committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance and management, and perform peer reviews as required.
• Maintain clinic standards of care by adhering to the Arizona State Board of Dentistry and those of other governing agencies.
• Adhere to required in-services, certifications and licensure.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an accredited dental school
• Completed an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program
• Current Arizona State DDS/DMD License
• Current DEA registration and registration in the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy’s Controlled Substances Prescription Drug Monitor program, required
• Current CPR/BLS and PALS certification, required
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (must be verified as “valid” prior to start date)

• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Dentistry preferred
• Experience with the State Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) system, AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) health plans, and community resources
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience supervising staff or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience, such as mentoring, training, or coordinating teams

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

This position has supervisory responsibilities:
Some supervision; see Duties and Responsibilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations where applicable.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Short-term Disability and other benefits
• Paid time off including 11 holidays plus vacation and sick leave accrual
• Paid bereavement, jury duty, and community service time
• Employee discount for medical/dental/behavioral health services ($500 per year for full-time)
• Education reimbursement ($3,000 per year for full-time)

Marana Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), please contact our Human Resources Department at . Marana Health will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All personnel actions will be administered in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles.