General Dentist
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David Raines Community Health Center
Shreveport, LA, US
Summary
The General Dentist provides direct dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, and restorative treatments for patients. They are also responsible for managing the dental team, maintaining productivity standards, and documenting patient education.
Job Description
David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC) is seeking a passionate Dentist to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the communities we serve.
- COMPETITIVE SALARY + Productivity-Based Incentive Compensation
- CEU Eligibility & Professional Development Support
- Potential Loan Repayment Opportunities
WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Competitive pay
- Incentive compensation based on productivity
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Group Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Leave Bank eligibility
- CEU eligibility
- Eligibility for the Louisiana State Loan Repayment Program
- Eligibility for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
WHO WE ARE?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-Based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center.
If you are a Dentist looking for competitive compensation, meaningful work, excellent benefits and opportunities to reduce educational debt, we would love to hear from you!
Work Experience Requirements:
- Provides direct dental care to clinic patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol.
- Perform restorative procedures such as fillings, root canals, bridges and tooth extractions.
- Apply sealants, fluoride treatments and teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques.
- Administer anesthetics safely, maintaining patient records and managing dental team.
- Accepts emergency calls as scheduled or as needed.
- Meets with other members of the staff and participates in planning and implementing improvements to health service.
- Is responsible for maintaining established productivity, standards and goals.
- Documents appropriate patient education.
- Completes charts in a timely manner.
- Documents on-call assessments.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD.
- Expertise in using dental tools and instruments for precise, delicate procedures.
- Ability to communicate complex treatment plans effectively to patients.
- Ability to demonstrate care, patience and compassion for patient comfort.
- Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHS.
Licensure/Certification:
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- Licenses to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana.
All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.
Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding career where your skills can change lives.
Since opening our doors in 1992, David Raines Community Health Centers has always been committed to providing quality and affordable health care. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing health care to all regardless of race, national origin, insurance status or income. We are nationally accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Our Vision
To be the provider of choice for quality health care and an advocate for services that improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, affordable, comprehensive and quality health care services to the communities we serve.
Our commitment of “Putting People First” ensures that all families – insured, uninsured, underserved—have the opportunity to receive quality medical services. DRCHC maintains organizational flexibility so that we can respond and take part in medical service opportunities that improve and promote healthy lifestyles regardless of race, social or economic status.
Our Services
Dental
WIC Services
Family Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
Pharmacy
Women's Health Services
Behavioral Health
Vision
Founded
1992
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Shreveport, LA
Since opening our doors in 1992, David Raines Community Health Centers has always been committed to providing quality and affordable health care. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing health care to all regardless of race, national origin, insurance status or income. We are nationally accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Our Vision
To be the provider of choice for quality health care and an advocate for services that improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, affordable, comprehensive and quality health care services to the communities we serve.
Our commitment of “Putting People First” ensures that all families – insured, uninsured, underserved—have the opportunity to receive quality medical services. DRCHC maintains organizational flexibility so that we can respond and take part in medical service opportunities that improve and promote healthy lifestyles regardless of race, social or economic status.
Our Services
Dental
WIC Services
Family Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
Pharmacy
Women's Health Services
Behavioral Health
Vision
Founded
1992
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Shreveport, LA