Dentist

  • Full-time

Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

The Dentist is responsible for delivery of quality dental care to patients of the Center and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her dental practice.

Qualifications

  • Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Dental Examiners to practice as a dentist in the State of Texas
  • Annual continuing education as required by the Texas Board of Dental Examiners
  • Medicare and Medicaid eligible provider.
  • Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position. 
  • Knowledge of advanced principles of oral health promotion, prevention and motivation
  • Interactions and adverse reactions of drugs, medications and their dosage.
  • Knowledgeable of laboratory techniques and safety practices.
  • Apply dental techniques.
  • Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols
  • Knowledge of dental terminology and appropriate abbreviations
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Dental Practice Act
  • Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
  • Knowledgeable of Dentrix system and procedures.
  • Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
  • Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
  • The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
  • Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
  • Superior organizational and problem solving skills. 

Additional Information

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity, 'Veteran Friendly' Employer.