Dentist

Description

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Dentist

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pay: $150,101 - $202,637 annually based on experience

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values.

We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive pay 
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time 
• 11 Paid Company Holidays 
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%. 
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan 
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What You’ll Do

As a Dentist with CAN Community Health, Inc., you are responsible for providing sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to patients requiring treatment for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The Dentist will support the organization’s goal in providing care to communities in all their diversity regardless of their immediate ability to pay. The Dentist is responsible for screening, diagnoses and treatment of patients and providing care in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner. The Dentist will make appropriate internal and external referrals and is expected to maintain a high degree of professional competence and behavior while adhering to the highest possible ethical standards. 

• Provide high quality comprehensive care using established dental procedures and treatment to new and established patients for CAN Community Health, Inc.
• Educates patients on Dental wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
• Works with and communicates with Specialists by referring to Endodontists, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentists and Periodontists for patient’s needs.
• Initiates, formalizes, and implements dental protocols.
• Determines acuity level for follow-up, referrals, and consultation appointments.
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of patient care.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities. Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Document patients’ physical assessments, medical histories, and progress reports under 72 hrs. according to CAN’s chart documentation policy.
• Ensures ongoing care of chronic patients includes review of problems lists and medications are accurate and timely addressed within the scope of their practice.
• Consults with Medical Director of Dentistry, Chief Medical Officer and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Requirements

Education/Professional:

1. D.D.S. or DMD, Florida Certified or State where clinic is operating
2. Active Dental Board License
3. Current Malpractice Insurance
4. Three years of direct clinical practice
5. Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.
6. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.

Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.