General Dentist

General Dentist

R.S.M.C Services on behalf of our Client, a leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Iowa, is selectively searching for a General Dentist with a passion for community healthcare.

Job Description

• Provides dental care including, but not limited to: performs quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity. Promotes oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene. Reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures. Documents and follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy. Manages medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health. Addresses all contraindications pertaining to treatment and identifies the patient's chief complaint or reason for visit. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus licensed to practice as a dentist in the State of Iowa DDS or DMD (a degree in dentistry).
• Licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.
• Current CPR (BLS) certifications.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Clinical office experience preferred.
• Ability to complete competency assessment.
• Must have the ability to handle confidential information on a need-to-know basis as defined by CHC.
• Requires the ability to work without direct supervision. The work is in a field where only general methods or policies are defined.
• Initiates and acknowledges the need to develop, revise, update, and change all applicable policies and procedures to Dental Clinic Manager.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Required to communicate verbally with physicians, patients, families, caregivers, and the healthcare team.
• Successful performance of the essential functions of the position requires the following physical abilities:
  • Required to be able to write legibly and to read printed or handwritten materials.
  • Ability to communicate and respond effectively.
  • Required to stand for long periods of time.
  • Required reaching with hands and arms.
  • May need to appropriately respond to meet the urgent or emergent needs of the patient.
  • Occasionally may need to crouch, kneel, stoop, or bend.
  • Required to assist with lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients, supplies, or equipment.
  • May need to lift or assist with lifting or moving over 40 pounds.
  • Requires visual acuity to perform required tasks.
  • Requires manual dexterity to set up, test, attach, and control the functions of various items or medical equipment utilized for patient care and monitoring.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation

$160,000 Annual

About The Company

RSMC Services specializes in finding permanent placement opportunities for dentists nationally. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for dentists with various healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. RSMC is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.