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Dentist

Employer
La Clinica de Familia, Inc.
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Salary
$90,000-$130,000
Closing date
Sep 28, 2019

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Position
General Dentist
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Type
Full Time

Job Description

Render dental services and be actively responsible for the supervision of Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, and clinical staff. Will safeguard resources and ensure general equipment and facilities are maintained in best condition possible. Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary (and in selected cases, secondary) care and preventive dental care in a community health center setting.

Position Responsibilities:

  1. Performs quality clinical and radio graphic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity.
  2. Promotes oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene.
  3. Reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures
  4. Documents and follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy.
  5. Manage medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health.
  6. Address all contra-indications pertaining to treatment and identify patient's chief complaint or reason for visit.
  7. Maintain the baseline radiography and any other radiography necessary to diagnose and treatment plan the case.

Job Requirements:

Doctor of Dentistry degree from an Accredited College and endorsed by the American Dental.

License and/or Certification:

Required licenses to practice Dentistry, NM Dental License, DEA, CSR, and CPR. Current NM driver's license and auto insurance. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with/without reasonable accommodation. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Must be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing. Must be willing to travel within 40mi. radius if needed.

 

Provides repayment for outstanding student loans for a two year service commitment to practice full-time in a designated FQHC facility.

Contact: Josefina Gonzalez

HR Generalist/ Recruitment

Email: jogonzalez@lcdfnm.org

Direct: 575-541-6156

575-526-1126, EXT#: 2423

 

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