Dentist - PRN

Dentist Position at STRIDE Community Health Center

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we're dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we're committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach, across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own, STRIDE is the place for you.

Employment Type:

This is a PRN (as-needed) position. Hours may vary based on organizational needs.

General

Purpose:

To ensure quality healthcare dental services, the dentist provides general dental services to patients. The dentist position is under the general direction and supervision of the CDO.

Essential Duties/

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides oral health treatment, including mandated care (prevention, emergency care, risk assessment), expected care (elimination of disease through extraction, restoration, and endodontics), and optional care (removable and fixed partial dentures), as part of the approved scope of services.
• Provides dental treatment at multiple STRIDE locations as coverage needs arise.
• Evaluates dental radiographs and charts to ensure accurate diagnostic findings and assessments.
• Reviews patient health history and documents existing oral conditions, findings, and assessment/plan into the EHR system.
• Develops sequenced treatment plans for patients.
• Arranges referrals and consultations for patients as needed.
• Collaborates with medical and behavioral providers to coordinate appropriate care for medically compromised patients.
• Reviews prosthodontic dental lab cases with the dental lab technician to coordinate appropriate treatment for patients.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program, including peer chart reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Attends staff meetings and other assigned meetings as the provider schedule allows.
• Participates in continuing education courses to stay current with dental industry information.

STRIDE Values:

• Community:
  All are welcome at STRIDE - our patients are the center of our work.
• Trust:
  Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value:
  We respond to patients' needs by providing effective, affordable care.
• Compassion:
  We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a community healthcare dental clinic is preferred.
• Required:
  
  Previous experience of working with Electronic Dental Record program.
• Required:
  
  Doctorate degree in Dentistry.
• Required:
  
  Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Colorado.
• Required:
  
  Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Required:
  
  DEA License and CPR certification.
• Successful completion of dental residency is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.

Skills & Expertise:

• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
• Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate program.
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE's patient population.
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information
• Past medical dental integration experiences or willingness to work with medical providers for delivery of optimal care.

We offer a competitive hourly range of $71.35 - $80.87…