Dentist

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Salary begins at $210,000.00+ per year depending on experience based on a 1.0 FTE.

• $75,000.00 in Bonuses!
• $25,000.00 Sign-On Bonus and $25,000.00 Retention Bonus after 2.5 years & $25,000 Retention Bonus after 5 years of service.

The purpose of a Dentist is to provide patients with exceptional dental care and to remove barriers to a patient’s ability to maintain a healthy smile.

Dentists are responsible for the treatment of problems associated with the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth. Dentists also provide education and administer care to assist in preventing future dental problems. Instruction may be provided on brushing, flossing, diet, the use of fluorides and all other aspects related to dental care. Other responsibilities of dentists may include : Providing exams, reviewing radiographs, treatment planning, restoring teeth, extracting teeth, fabrication of fixed and removable prosthesis, root canal treatments, and treatment of periodontal disease. A dentist may also write prescriptions and administer anesthetics.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both diagnostic abilities and manual skills are required for dentistry. Dentists must have excellent spatial judgment, good visual memory and a high level of manual dexterity. Other important skills include self-discipline, a good overall business sense and good communication skills in order to succeed in private practice.

Education and / or Experience

Doctor of Dentistry degree (DDS or DMD) and current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession.

Language

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional

journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,

business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present

information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference,

and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply

concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in

situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic

Health Record Database software and Word Processing software.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 24 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes :

Various voluntary benefits :

Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness.

NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.