Dentist (full time)

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Salary Range: $140,038.52 - $210,057.78 / year

This is an exempt (salary) position

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job

About Us

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”

Position Summary

Provide professional dental services and assist in the administrative and professional direction of dental services within Mecklenburg County. This position directs clinical dental patient care programs and assists with dental health community outreach programs throughout the County; provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and referral for pediatric patients ages 0-17 years in a dental office setting.

Essential Functions

· Diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gingiva, and other parts of the oral cavity, providing advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gingiva and on diet choices that affect oral health

· Establish appropriate dental plans and follow-up plans

· Complete necessary charts and records for patients to accurately record services rendered

· Evaluate patient medical history and determine treatment plans for either ongoing or emergency dental treatment or advice

· Interpret radiology, examine patients and provide basic and comprehensive dental services

· Perform preventive, restorative, surgical (minor), or endodontic for primary teeth procedures

· Provide educational opportunities for dental students and interns

· Serve as dental consultant to other staff and lecture on dental health

· Participate in community health and dental related projects

· Provide appropriate postoperative instructions to patients and caregivers

· Mecklenburg County Health Department Employees: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of one year of experience in pediatric dental setting and/or completion of a General or Pediatric Residency Program
Ability to serve patients in an Operating Room setting

Education:

Graduation from an accredited dental school (DDS or DMD).

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: No

Licenses and Certifications

·· NC Dentist Licensure

· Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required and as funds are available may be supported as part of employment.

· May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License

· Current hospital privileges or ability to obtain privileges within 90 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

· Completion of Pediatric Dental Residency Program

· Ability to serve patients in an Operating Room setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

· Principles, practices and regulations governing clinical dentistry

· Blood borne pathogen regulations and standard precautions sufficient to be able to protect self and others from infectious diseases

· Radiation Safety Protection Program and how to implement the standards associated with ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

Skills

· Prioritizing work

· Providing customer service

· Using a computer and related software applications

· Applying and interpreting applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures

· Preparing a variety of reports and documentation

· Assessing consumer needs, problems, and progress

· Using diagnostic and therapeutic equipment sufficient to be able to administer care to patients

Abilities

· Building Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

· Building Trust: Interacting with others in way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

· Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of patient care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions and patient responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting physical and cognitive prescriptions as needed

· Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships

· Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

· Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences

Computer Skills

· Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,038.52 - $210,057.78 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed a General or Pediatric Residency Program?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• pediatric dentistry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Dental License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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