Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach, across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.
With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own, STRIDE is the place for you.
General Purpose:
To ensure quality healthcare dental services, the Dentist provides general dental services to patients. The dentist position is under the general direction and supervision of the CDO.
Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities:
- Provides oral health treatment, including mandated care (prevention, emergency care, risk assessment), expected care (elimination of disease through extraction, restoration, and endodontics), and optional care (removable and fixed partial dentures), as part of the approved scope of services.
- Provides dental treatment at multiple STRIDE locations as coverage needs arise.
- Evaluates dental radiographs and charts to ensure accurate diagnostic findings and assessments.
- Reviews patient health history and documents existing oral conditions, findings, and assessment/plan into the EHR system.
- Develops sequenced treatment plans for patients.
- Arranges referrals and consultations for patients as needed.
- Collaborates with medical and behavioral providers to coordinate appropriate care for medically compromised patients.
- Reviews prosthodontic dental lab cases with the dental lab technician to coordinate appropriate treatment for patients.
- Participates in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program, including peer chart reviews and quality improvement activities.
- Attends staff meetings and other assigned meetings as the provider schedule allows.
- Participates in continuing education courses to stay current with dental industry information.
Requirements:
STRIDE Values:
Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Compassion: Meeting patients where they are with empathy.
Accountability: Following through on our commitments.
Respect: Valuing human dignity.
Excellence: Embracing a growth mindset and striving for continuous improvement.
Education and Experience:
- Previous experience working in a community healthcare dental clinic is preferred.
- Previous experience of working with Electronic Dental Record program required.
- Doctorate degree in Dentistry.
- Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Colorado.
- Graduation from an accredited dental school.
- DEA License and CPR certification required.
- Successful completion of dental residency is preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
Skills & Expertise
- Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
- Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate program.
- Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
- Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDEs patient population.
- Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information
- Past medical dental integration experiences or willingness to work with medical providers for delivery of optimal care.
Working Environment and Physical Activities:
Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Communicates information to others.
Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Communications information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making. Works independently.
We offer a competitive hourly range of $71.35 - $80.87 depending on your experience.
This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.
Employment Type:
This is a PRN (as-needed) position. Hours may vary based on organizational needs.
Benefits:
This PRN position may not be eligible for STRIDE’s full-time benefits package. Eligibility for any benefits (e.g., retirement or paid time off) is determined based on hours worked, position type, and organizational policy.
Full-time employees at STRIDE are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, and more.
STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.
STRIDE values the diverse talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity bring to our organization. We are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements and do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status. STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.
Health and Safety Commitment:
Performing the essential functions of this job require employees to be prepared to work within an environment that includes health, safety and environmental circumstances. Employees are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with safety instructions, training, and must help to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.