Dentist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Dentist

Reports to: Dental Director

Status: Full Time/ Exempt

Department: Dental

Seton Center

Founded in 1969 by the Daughters of Charity and the Ladies of Charity of Metropolitan Kansas City, Seton

Center, a Community Health Ministry of Ascension Health, is dedicated to serving neighbors in need in Kansas

City’s urban core.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Seton Center has evolved into a comprehensive community and

neighborhood center providing a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, thrift store, and one of Kansas City’s

largest safety net dental clinics.

Seton Center is funded through foundation grants, donations from individuals, corporations, civic groups and

faith communities, and fees for dental services.

Seton Center helps break cycles of poverty through our dental, social and educational programs that address

current community needs.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Dentist is responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality dental care to our patients. S/he will

provide leadership, management and direction to clinical team and support team members in all areas of

patient treatment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Diagnose dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients and parents

● Ensure treatment plan is reviewed with each patient / parent and informed consent is granted for

treatments rendered

● Provide direct supervision to clinical staff members, including coaching and performance management.

● Provide great customer service by offering same day care when possible and ensuring parent / patient

satisfaction

● Educate patients and parents about improving and maintaining oral health care

● Obtain diagnostic pre-operative radiographs for every procedure

● Local Anesthesia must be limited appropriately

● Effectively and safely administer behavior management techniques to enable delivery of dental care

especially for uncooperative children

● Develop treatment plans for patients consistent with the American Dental Association Guidelines

● Adhere to all federal and government regulations, including the state dental board rules

and regulations, HIPAA and OSHA regulations

● Meet clinical standards, including monitoring dental unit waterline management (DUWL) and ensuring

sterilization logs are updated.

● Conduct behavior in a manner that is professional and courteous to all patients, parents, and office

staff at all times

● Consistently portray a positive working attitude that fosters a pleasant work environment

● Participate in daily huddles, clinic staff meetings and Seton Center All Staff meetings

● Maintain a consistent schedule in response to patient need

● Be a good steward of supplies and other resources to minimize waste

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able

to twist, turn, bend and stoop.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work is performed in a clinical environment. Requires availability for extended hours during peak

patient periods. Hours may change to meet the business needs.

REQUIREMENTS

● DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

● Two (2) years practice experience and/or completion of a residency from an accredited postgraduate

program.

● A current, valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Missouri and providing patient care (License

must be in good standing)

● Malpractice insurance (in place before start date) -provided by Seton Center

● CPR/BLS Certification (current before start date)

● NPI provider number (in place before start date)

● DEA number (application submitted before start date)

● CDS (in states where applicable)

● Experience with electronic dental records

● Must love working with a diverse group/ population

● Compassion and high level of service for our patients and staff

● Integrity, always doing the right thing

● Team building skills; organizational and staff development skills

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills

● Able to organize work and engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously

● High degree of initiative, accountability and independent judgment

● Professional manner and appearance at all times

● Computer literate

● Mentoring staff employees on developing their skills Certifications, Licenses, and registrations

● Meet the requirements of the employment agreement

Pay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person