Staff Dentist
- Employer
- South Plains Rural Health Services
- Location
- Big Spring, Texas
- Salary
- Negotiable salary to be discussed with CEO
- Closing date
- Jan 15, 2022
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- Position
- Faculty, General Dentist
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Job Type
- Full Time
Job Details
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates the implementation of dental functions in order to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards.
2. Appraises patient dental needs and correctional methods.
3.Provides dental services to patients, including the application of fillings, extractions, x-rays, restorations, dental prostheses, as appropriate, and diagnoses and treats oral lesions.
4.Ensures dental staff applies proper dental techniques and methods.
5.Reviews rules and standards, recommends changes in departmental policies and procedures, as appropriate to the Dental Director.
6. Maintains patient records of dental services rendered.
7.Stresses the importance of preventive dental care measures.
8.Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.
9.Confers with consulting dentists, patients, and patient's families concerning treatment and care of patients.
10.Refers those cases, which require specialist services, but maintains responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided.
11. Participates in the development and implementation of a regularly up-dated performance improvement plan.
12.Attends all dental staff meetings and participates in the health center's Performance Improvement program.
13.Performs other necessary duties as required by the community health center to meet the goals of providing primary dental care.
14.Recognize own role in marketing of clinic services by developing positive relations with the public in general.
15.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.
Company
South Plains Rural Health Services is committed to providing comprehensive health care to patients of all ages. Located in Levelland, Lamesa, and Big Spring, Texas, the center addresses every single health care need their patients may have.
There's no need to book appointments at multiple practices or travel out of the way to fill a prescription! SPRHS is a full-service family health care center that can address all of the basic health care needs of our patients, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and optometry services. South Plains Rural Health Services is an FTCA deemed facility.
SPRHS accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance plans. They also serve individuals that are not covered by health insurance. Patients are charged for services on a sliding fee scale based on the household size and income. In accordance with federal regulation, proof of income must be provided for the patient to be eligible for any sliding fee discount on services.
The center is committed to providing care to all patients, regardless of economic status.
South Plains Rural Health Services is proud to operate in a diverse community and respects all cultural backgrounds. Staff members provide patients with the care they need in a language they understand. SPRHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin "including limited English proficiency," religion, disability, age, or sex.
- Website
- http://sprhs.org/
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