JOB SUMMARY

The OCHC Dentist is responsible for the routine and long-range management of the clinical operations for the dental clinic. Perform restorative and preventive dentistry and render them in accordance with generally accepted dental practices and standards. Emphasis will be on the delivery of dental care and meeting qualitative and quantitative objectives; behaves in a manner consistent with mission and objectives of OCHC and performs other duties as requested.

Education & Training Completion of dental school Must pass annual competencies

Licensure & Certifications
Valid Missouri State License Healthcare Provider CPR

Experience
Minimum 1 year dental experience preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Dental Service Duties

Supervise and evaluate the clinical functions of the dental assistant(s) during the operation of the dental clinic.
Documentation is reviewed and correct ICD-10 codes are attached and signed within 72 hours after patient has been seen in Open Dental and Expanse.
Review and responds to task list daily to ensure patient/staff questions/scripts ae answered within 24-48 hours.
Participates in quality data and strives to achieve goals set each year.
Comply with all reporting and filing procedures and documentation of dental services in conjunction with Medicaid regulations.
Attends executive board, task force, and other special meetings as requested.
Maintain current with educational requirements for licensing
Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships in the OCHC service area with schools, the dental community, businesses, social service providers and civic organizations
Dentist shall maintain all dental records related to the services provided and shall comply with all requirements of Medicaid.
Dentist shall conduct himself/herself in a professional manner and shall discharge his/her duties in a responsible manner at all times.
Help devise and implement preventive education programs throughout the service area.
Beware of, and comment on, the dental schedule for the clinic.
Completes the clinical evaluation section in a timely manner for the dental assistants.
Provides dental care services to the patients and assumes documentation in the medical record as per policy and procedure
Supervises and trains clinical staff in regard to standards and policy and procedures with the patient delivery system.
Maintains patient records according to clinic policies and procedures.
Assures that the services provided by clinic meet the standards set by Administration and Board of Directors.
Communicates regularly with the Dental Director regarding the services and any concerns or suggestions for the program
Makes every effort to treat as many patients as possible on a daily basis.
Participates in staff/department meetings where applicable.

Ozarks Community Hospital is a bi-state safety-net healthcare provider headquartered in Gravette, Arkansas, serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Ozarks. Our facilities include a hospital located in Gravette, Arkansas and a number of satellite clinics located in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Our hospital offers a 25-bed inpatient and swing bed (skilled nursing) service, a 24-hour ER staffed with board-certified emergency physicians, and a number of other services, including: • Outpatient (Infusions/Transfusions, Geriatric Psych, Wound Care, Restorative Therapies) • Surgery (Endoscopy, General, ENT, Orthopedic, Dental, Podiatry (strike), Plastics) • Mental Health (Inpatient and Outpatient) • Therapy (PT, OT, Speech) • Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Lab • Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, X-ray) • Comprehensive Hospital & Reference Laboratory The OCH health system takes great pride in providing patients accredited Patient-Centered Medical Homes through a dozen rural health clinics and as part of a broader range of specialty services located in its two provider-based clinics in Gravette, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. Specialty clinic services include Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Diabetes Care, Hepatitis C, Urology, Geriatrics, Pain Management, and the FLAG (Fatty Liver and Goals) Clinic. OCH locations can accept Medicaid, Medicare, TriCare and most commercial insurances. Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Dentist - FULL TIME

Dentist - FULL TIME

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