Dentist, Mobile

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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

The community health Dentist delivers diagnostic, preventive, restorative and surgical dental care services to eligible patients. The successful candidate must possess skills to manage daily clinical operations including delegation of duties to the auxiliary dental team members.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides quality dental services with skill, care and good judgment
2. Documents patient treatment and related correspondence in electronic dental chart
3. Establish a treatment plan of care for patients of record
4. Participates in appointment scheduling, patient referrals and communicates dental treatment information to patients, parents and clinical staff
5. Provides direct supervision to dental hygienists and dental assistants in accordance with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners rules and regulations
6. Oversees auxiliary dental staff in preventive maintenance tasks; infection control and sterilization procedures
7. Ensures adequate clinical supply levels are maintained in accordance with clinical needs; provides oversight of monthly supply ordering providing final approval before submission to clinical coordinator
8. Ensures timely completion and accuracy of monthly service data reports; performs chart audits to ensure accuracy of Dentrix ledger

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

1. Dental degree (Doctor of Dental Surgery of equivalent) from an accredited school of dentistry.

Experience:

1. Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dentist

Licensure:

1. Texas Dental License
2. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration
3. BLS for Healthcare Providers
4. Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
2. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
3. Ability to work well with public and staff members
4. Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Core Competencies:

1. Organizational Leadership
   1. Understands the organizational mission
   2. Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
   3. Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
2. Collaboration
   1. Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
   2. Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
   3. Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
3. Innovation
   1. Ability to adapt to change
4. Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
   1. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
   2. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
   3. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
   4. Uses sound judgment
   5. Self-motivated
   6. Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
5. Communication
   1. Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

1. Full Time | Regular
2. Monday through Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., but these times may vary due to the variability of an event-based schedule.
3. Other days and hours as necessary; possible work weekends and evenings.

Work Environment:

This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.

Physical Demands:

Must possess the physical ability, manual dexterity and eyesight to practice dentistry in a competent manner in a dental clinical setting. Manually set up and tear down equipment as the mobile clinic requires.

Work Location:

1. Mobile Dental Team
2. Primary Reporting Address: 7457 Harwin Drive, Suite 324, Houston, TX 77036
3. This position is part of the Mobile Dental Team, which requires travel to multiple community locations within Harris County, as directed. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work at various locations.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.