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General Dentist

Dental Connections, Inc.

1111 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$170,000 - $200,000 a year - Full-time

Benefits
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401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance

Full job description

$10,000 Signing Bonus!
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
401k with employee match
Flexible schedule
No after hours call

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Dentist
ORGANIZATION: Dental Connections, Inc.
REPORTS TO: Dental Director & President/Executive Director

Position Purpose: To provide quality dental care in all phases of general dentistry in accordance with generally accepted dental practices, standards, and levels of care established by Dental Connections. Reports to the Center’s Dental Director on clinical matters and to the President/Executive Director for non-clinical matters.

Job Functions:

Provide quality dental care for all patients in all phases of general family dentistry, emphasizing prevention according to the scope of practice identified by Dental Connections. Various locations could apply (main clinic, satellite clinic, or Smile Squad mobile clinics)
Assist Dental Director & President/Executive Director in the supervision and performance evaluations of Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
Provide relief of pain and palliative treatment for emergency patients
Supervise and check prophylactic treatments administered by Dental Assistants
Supervise Dental Assistants to ensure that operatory rooms are adequately stocked with instruments and supplies
Review patient’s medical history making sure significant findings are considered and addressed prior to patient treatment
Accurately post billable services to patient’s account following treatment
Explain to patient/parent recommended treatment plans and answer questions as they relate to patient care
Refer patients to specialists as needed
Prescribe, prepare, and administer drugs or medicine to patients as needed
Assist Dental Director and President/Executive Director in developing policy recommendations for consideration
Maintain adequate provider productivity according to established agency productivity standards
Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Education Requirement: Graduate of accredited dental school or college
Must be currently licensed to practice dentistry in Iowa or be able to communicate expected time frame for obtaining Iowa licensure
Must have current registration numbers for the Drug Enforcement Administration and the

State of Iowa for controlled substances