General Dentist - Lead

We are recruiting for a motivated General Dentist - Lead to join our team!

We are here for life's journey.

Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all :

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

Eastside Dental Clinic

Job Summary

Denver Health Medical Center has an opportunity for a Dental Medical Director to join our team at our Eastside Dental clinic. This dental leader will work with executive staff, ambulatory care center operations and our team at Eastside to direct and manage the day to day operations of our dental clinic. Denver Health employs Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Registered Dental Hygienists, residents and other key staff members to advance our mission of providing high quality dental services to our urban FQHC patient population.

Under minimal supervision, diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. Remove decay, fill cavities, examine, x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth. Perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health

• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice model
• Active participation in student education
• Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Competitive salary / benefits (34 days PTO, 9.5% retirement match, CME allowance)
• Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, vibrant neighborhoods, natural beauty, and 300+ days of sunshine per year
• Denver Health is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare organization and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation

Essential Functions :

Performs professional dental care which includes restorative dentistry, exodontia, and visual examination of patient's oral cavity, analyzing results of x-rays, other diagnostic procedures, removal of decay teeth, extract or restore teeth. Examine teeth, gum and related issues, using dental instruments, x-ray and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose disease or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. Diagnose and treat disease, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventative and corrective services. Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments, Treats disease of teeth, gum and mouth with appropriate medication. (30%)

Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissues. Prepares charts and determines that most feasible plan for treatment. Maintains charts and treatment plans and completes required reports. (20%)

Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patient during procedure. Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. (15%)

Educates patients regarding preventative dentistry and oral hygiene. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. (10%)

Education :

Work Experience :

Licenses :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Interested applicants should apply online and may submit CV and cover letter to :

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment

aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$164,100.00 - $213,900.00 / yr

Benefits

Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.