Dentist

Kintegra Health Dentist – Pediatric Dental Care

We are looking for a Pediatric Dentist to join our team in Shelby, NC.

A General Dentist must be able to perform all the minimum qualifications of the General Dentist job descriptions. The role of the Dentist is an exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by the dental director. Responsible for providing primary dental care to patients; diagnosing patient problems on the basis of history, physical examination, interpretation of x‑rays, and the assessment of socio‑economic and cultural influences while also being responsible for providing a general climate of cooperation and understanding.

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Communicate effectively and interact in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians and other departments.
• Knowledge of dental office protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Familiarity with basic computer operations and EDR software.
• Must be able to work seated for several hours at a time and also move within the office to handle patient flow.
• Ability to maintain a neat and well‑groomed appearance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a public health setting.
• Appropriate degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners license; current DEA license.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, OSHA, HIPAA.

• Diagnose and treat patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum concern for patient comfort and respect.
• Deliver the highest quality care to patients.
• Properly handle dental records.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations.
• Be an active participant in staff meetings.
• Be a positive influence to aid in attracting new patients and retaining patients of record.
• Resolve personnel issues within office with the help of the personnel involved.
• Help to supervise, train and nurture support staff members.
• Remain current with professional literature and standards of care.
• Represent Kintegra Health Dental Clinic to the community at large.

• Patient First – an approach to care that holds primary the well‑being and desires of the patient.
• Build not Blame – focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person.
• Integrity and Honesty – fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers.
• Cooperation and Flexibility – related to an internal belief that we function as part of an interdependent team with shared gains or losses.
• Culturally Sensitive – always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.

Shelby, NC