Dentist - Trusted Medical PLLC
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
About the Job
Dentist, DDS
Trusted Medical, PLLC
About us
Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera (www.edera.com). We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens and separation health assessments required by the Veteran Affairs (VA) to receive benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team!
Job Description
This role supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting assessments for Veterans leaving military service or applying for disability benefits from the VA.
The Dentist, DDS actively diagnoses and treats dental conditions, injuries and irregularities of the oral cavity and related tissues and provides education regarding prevention and oral hygiene.
Essential Duties AND Responsibilities:
Administrative Functions:
1. Coordinate the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company and State and Federal agencies.
2. Maintain proper, detailed and accurate dental records.
3. Travels between clinics to work, as needed.
4. Willingness to be on-call, as scheduled, by the Dental Director/ Assistant Dental Director.
5. Willingness to assist Clinic Manager/Dental Manager in supervising the dental staff and assuring that clinic is compliant with State and Federal guidelines.
6. Meet productivity goals, as set by the Borrego Health organization and assist the Clinic Manager work with dental staff to accomplish that goal.
7. Maintain a professional demeanor with patients, staff and administration.
8. Perform other tasks, as directed by the Dental Director/ Assistant Dental Director, as needed to meet clinic or organization goals.
9. Supervise Dental Assistants with whom he/she works.
10. Understand the organization's commitment to provide high quality patient care. Promote a patient-centered environment
11. Other duties as assigned.
Clinical Functions:
1. Examine and diagnose and treat dental conditions to provide optimum care to patients.
2. Consult with the patient/parent/guardian and advise them of dental status and required treatment.
3. Educate patients regarding oral conditions, provide treatment options and explain to the patient/parent/guardian the risks, benefits and alternatives of each option.
4. Treat dental conditions for patients of all ages, and if unable to provide a particular service, to a patient, provide the patient with the appropriate specialty referral. Board certified/qualified Periodontists are exempted from treating adult patients.
5. Treats soft/ hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity; perform surgery on oral tissues when necessary; render prosthetic treatment, when indicated; design and place orthodontic appliances for interceptive orthodontics.
6. Provide quality care to the patients of Borrego Health, within the scope of practice outlined by state and/or federal law.
7. Deliver care in accordance with established standards of care and accepted community standards
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
A state license to practice dentistry
Experience with providing care for the Veteran population and/or working with the VA and/or federal health organizations is preferred
Technological Skills:
Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic
Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems
Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits:
401(k) with employer matching
Health, Dental, Vison insurances
Flexible schedule
Life, long and short-term disability insurances
5 days Sick/Safe Leave
Paid time off and 2 additional float holidays
6 paid Federal Holidays
Work schedule:
Monday through Friday
No weekends
No holidays
Additional Requirements:
Current BLS Certification required
Immunizations Required:
TB Screening (less than one year old)
Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)
Immunizations Strongly Recommended:
• COVID vaccination and boosters
• MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)
• Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)
• TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)
• Flu Immunization (within current season)
As a condition of employment by Trusted Medical, PLLC., all employees must submit to a drug test and background check, which includes a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history and education, prior to commencing work at Trusted Medical, PLLC
Trusted Medical, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Trusted Medical, PLLC prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Trusted Medical, PLLC takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status