Dentist

Family First Health is seeking full/part time dentists for our Columbia office.  We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits (PTO, 403b, health, vision, paid holidays, CE allowance etc.) and loan repayment potential with NHSC.  No weekend hours.  We offer the benefits of a large healthcare organization with the clinical feel of a group practice. 

This position is more than just a job, it’s a career opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy high quality clinical care and great work environment.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provides the full scope of dental care including diagnosis, preventative and restorative dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics.
• Provides professional feedback and insight concerning patient care, policies and procedures for the department and organization as requested.   
• Facilitates, contributes and reports on activities related to patient care.   Organizes patient care and ensures continuity of care based upon knowledge of patient needs.
• Provides comprehensive dental care through assessment, planning, intervention, re-evaluation, written documentation, observation and comparison to established standards. 
• Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visit and treatment plan appropriately.  
• Guides dental assistants as necessary and participates in training of auxiliary dental staff.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Graduation from an accredited dental school and a valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to convey information effectively and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Customer service oriented – ability to focus on patient care and outcomes.