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Pediatric Dentist

Employer
Mott Children's Health Center
Location
Flint, Michigan 48503
Salary
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
Closing date
Mar 13, 2021

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Position
Associate Dentist
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

The Pediatric Dentist will provide routine and emergency dental services for MCHC patients, following departmental guidelines and without direct supervision. The Pediatric Dentist will also provide supervision of dental assistants assigned to his/her area of operation, oversee the care provided to his/her patients by the staff hygienists and assume clinical and didactic teaching responsibilities in the Graduate Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Provides routine dental services for patients of MCHC. Included in the category of routine dental care are the following:
    • Emergency dental services.
    • Preventive and patient/parent counseling services.
    • Full scope of services for pediatric dental patients, including restorative, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthetic, and hospital dentistry if the degree of difficulty is such that acceptable results can be achieved for the patient. 
    • Management of patients with physically handicapping or difficult behavioral problems with special health care needs.
    • Provide dental care with oral sedation or under general anesthesia.
    • Other dental treatments not specifically mentioned.
  • Refers MCHC patients for dental specialty care when the severity of the problem or skill required exceeds the capability of the treating dentist.
  • Provides clinical and didactic teaching and support scholarly activities in the Pediatric Dentistry Residency program. 
  • Assume special administrative assignments within the department as needs arise. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively participates in Department Quality Improvement process and staff meetings.
  • Actively participates in the Department’s research projects.
  • Other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

  • Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry: DDS, DMD or equivalent and evidence of completion of a Graduate Residency Program in Pediatric Dentistry.  Certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry required.
  • Current licensure to practice dentistry in Michigan.  (If a temporary position is approved for a resident who has graduated or who is currently in a Fellowship status from the University of Michigan Pediatric Dentistry residency program an Educational Limited or Clinical Academic Limited License by the State of Michigan may be accepted.)
  • Ability to organize one’s time and activities effectively in order to maintain superior clinical and didactic skills.
  • CPR and PALS certification required.
  • Possess a certificate in pediatric dentistry from a CODA accredited graduate pediatric dentistry program.
  • Be a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or be board eligible and complete the process of certification within two years of assuming the position.
  • Must have a high degree of communication/interpersonal skills and work effectively and professionally in a team setting, promote positive and friendly working and learning environment, and stay up to date to one’s knowledge while continuing to provide quality dental care for patients at MCHC.
  • Computer Skill Level Required: Basic - Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Remote Desktop / Intermediate - Microsoft Word (Minimum 35 WPM), PowerPoint, EHR/EDR/EPM including digital radiographs.

                 

Company

About Mott Children’s Health Center…  Our mission is to improve health outcomes for children in Genesee County. 

MCHC takes great pride in being a center of excellence in pediatric care – providing medical, dental, behavioral, audiology, cardiology, rehabilitation, and wellness services to eligible children and adolescents in Genesee County. We deliver quality, reliable care based on each child’s needs, from basic to specialty care. Our dedicated team also advocates for children’s health and provides health education and prevention programs within the Genesee County community.

A great place to work…  MCHC offers competitive compensation, reimbursement of required license/certification fees, continuing education assistance, scrub vouchers for clinical assistants/CSRs and our providers receive personalized lab coats with laundry service. Our Team enjoys a compressed work week with a 1:30 p.m. close on Friday. 

A ‘ONE MOTT’ newsletter and ‘Mott Connect’ communications keep our Team well informed. The renovated Employee Lounge has a healthy vending machine, complimentary fresh fruit and displays both our annual Employee Photo Contest winners and our ‘Wall of WOW!’ peer-to-peer recognition. The ‘Surprise Squad’ makes employees feel appreciated with quarterly treats that have included a surprise crepe breakfast, on-site visits from local coffee vendors and other gifts of appreciation. We also have a Courtyard, Outdoor Walking Path, Fitness Room, Lending Library, and Zen Den for employees. 

Comprehensive benefits and well-being package…

  • Medical (HMO or PPO), Dental and Vision
  • Life/AD&D for you, your spouse and your children
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Legal/ID Benefits
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Optional 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (including Floating Holidays and Birthday Holiday)
  • Paid Bereavement Time
  • Paid Parental Leave (with adoption assistance)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Service Awards

Workplace Wellness… Our Wellness Team promotes health, body (nutrition & fitness) and mind with:

  • Fully-equipped, onsite Fitness Room and outdoor walking path
  • Workplace Massages
  • Weekly Yoga Sessions
  • Challenges, demonstrations and screenings
  • Incentives, discounts and prizes

Quality Work Life… Our QWL Committee brings fun to employees with:

  • Spring Fling Potluck
  • Memorial Day Picnic with Photo Booth
  • Back to School Rally with indoor & outdoor games
  • Halloween Party with trick-or-treating, costume contest and pumpkin decorating contest
  • Book & Gift Fairs

The best place to work…  While all of these incredible benefits and perks make Mott Children’s Health Center a great place to work, our mission to serve the children of Flint and Genesee County – knowing that we make a difference in the lives of our community’s children – makes us the best place to work!

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