General Dentist; Pediatric Focus; Pasadena, TX

Position: General Dentist (Pediatric Focus) - Pasadena, TX

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Location: Legacy Pasadena Southmore (LPS)
-951 Southmore Avenue Pasadena, TX 77502
Dentist (Pediatric) - Job Overview
Schedule: 8a-5p (8a - 4p Clinical + 1 HR Admin/Day) | 4 Days/32 Hrs Per Week

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on community health while growing both personally and professionally? At Legacy Community Health, we believe in providing exceptional care through compassion and collaboration. Our team is looking for a passionate Staff Dentist who is eager to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Role Highlights:Provide comprehensive dental care to our diverse patient population.
• Work Environment:Join a team that values relationships, mentorship, and personal fulfillment.
• Impact:Play a crucial role in enhancing community healthcare and improving patients' lives.
• Growth Opportunities:Access to loan repayment programs and continual professional development.
• Collaboration:Work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Position Summary:
The Staff Dentist is primarily responsible for providing dental care for the adult and primarily pediatric patients of Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. Inadditionthe Staff Dentist may be directed to perform other duties as directed by the Director of Dental Services in accordance with licensing, State and Federal funding agencies and other regulatory requirements, and in accordance with the policies and procedures established by Legacy Community Health Services (LCHS).
Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality dental care to all patients of Legacy Community Health Services.
• Maintain the highest standards of dental practice, ethics, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the Director of Dental Services to establish dental policies and quality improvement procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for patient flow, dental records, billing, and appointment practices.
• Supervise, train, and educate dental ancillary staff on policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in emergency call schedules as established by the Dental Director.
• Engage in community health events, such as school screenings and health fairs.
• Contribute to the Performance Improvement Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school.
• Must have a Texas dental license.
• Provider shall obtain, maintain and participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and the payment plan of any commercial insurer, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, accountable health plan, and other health benefit program requested by Legacy.
• "3" years of professional clinical dental experience in practicing dentistry (post Residency)
• Authoritative knowledge of the practice and techniques of dentistry as a general practitioner in a community health center is highly desirable.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and decision-making responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Spanish is preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is…