Dentist

The ideal candidate for this position has worked with patients of all ages, is proficient in performing regular checkups and complex dental procedures and is committed to the highest quality of patient care. The individual in this position must possess a valid license, or the ability to obtain one, for dentistry in the State of Missouri. Proficient and knowledgeable in all aspects of currently recognized dental care protocols and best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintains a positive presence at all Access Family Care medical and dental clinics.

* Works cooperatively with Access Family Care practitioners and support personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of Access Family Care according to established policies and procedures.

* Assists in departmental activities that implement the organizations policies.

* Implements programs that satisfy corporate goals and objectives.

* Participates in ongoing compliance monitoring activities i.e., review of patient charts, review of customer satisfaction surveys, etc., in coordination with the company’s other compliance and operational assessment functions.

* Follows operating policies consistent with the Chief Executive Officer’s broad policies and objectives and ensures their execution.

* Ensures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.

* Oversees office activities to ensure work is done efficiently and effectively.

* Collaborates with other departments (for example, Human Resources, Chief Security Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and so on) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.

* Participates and responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.

* Other duties may be assigned pursuant to the success of Access Family Care.

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION/TEAM EFFORT

* Works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other while promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites.

* Assists in the recruitment, orientation, and training of new Team members.

* Demonstrates flexibility to perform other duties, within the health center, wherever situation deems it necessary. Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

* Participates in community outreach.

* Initiates internal Event Report form as required, supporting continuous quality improvement throughout Access Family Care.

PROBLEM-SOLVING

* Demonstrates good judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable concerns.

* Follows proper reporting procedures and processes for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow up and/or prevention can occur.

* Records/reports the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and removes any faulty equipment from service.

* Reports needs to appropriate management.

* Manages conflict in an appropriate and professional manner, resolving issues at the lowest level possible, and following chain of command when necessary to resolve customer issues or complaints.

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY

* Maintains a clean and organized work area.

* Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.

* Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with education, organizing, assisting others, or housekeeping duties.

* Organizes work areas to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.

* Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet internal and external customer expectations.

* Takes initiative to redo inadequate or incomplete work.

* Meets or exceeds attendance guidelines and consistently starts work on time.

* Assures accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability of results for the job. Takes ownership for mistakes.

* Attends (or has an excused absence) for all mandatory in-services i.e., safety/health fairs, employee meetings, and specific departmental in-services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The individual in this position will have mobility within the Clinics. The work environment is considered a normal office environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes, noise, dust or chemicals. Occasional travel is required to participate in seminars, in-services, workshops, and meeting at other work-sites. As ACCESS Family Care expands our territories, this individual will travel occasionally to new worksites. While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.