Associate Dentist 6660

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

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Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Associate Dentist for our health center located in Richmond, Indiana. This position might also cover our Muncie and Anderson, Indiana locations as necessary. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.

Associate Dentist Key Responsibilities :

• Obtains complete dental history and physical data on patients.
• Performs a complete dental exam and assessment and records findings
• Makes independent judgments in managing acute and long-term dental needs of patients.
• Adheres to all HIPAA rules and statutes.
• Maintains business & patient confidentiality.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Evaluates tests and examination results.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention and / or treatment.
• Per licensing guidelines, administers medications and injections.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding dental maintenance and oral health.
• Refers patients as appropriate.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Manages dental emergencies.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Maintains CPR certification and re-licensure requirements.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls and triage patient telephone calls.
• Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned by Dental Director (CDO).

We are seeking Associate Dentist candidates with the following qualities :

Education : Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from an accredited Dental School.

Experience : Experience in Rural Dentistry or in a Community Health center setting preferred.

Certificate / License : Possession of an Indiana State License to Practice Dentistry, CSR and DEA certificate.

Why YOU should choose Meridian :

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M / F / D / V) and also participates in E-Verify.