What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Dentist position at ProSmile?
Job Title: General Dentist
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Chief Dental Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Company Overview
ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and has the largest network of affiliated multi-specialty dental practices located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients.
We are a Dental Practice devoted to providing patients with the personal attention and gentle
care that they deserve. We are committed to providing employees a collaborative work
environment with ongoing mentorship and training opportunities for their personal and
professional growth. Our office sees a high volume of patients day-to-day and will require a
candidate to be a quick learner and have an upbeat personality! If you are enthusiastic about your dental work, willing to provide the highest level of care at all times, define yourself as a personable, organized, and a dynamic team player, then you are a perfect fit for our team!
Position Summary
Our General Dentists can expect:
- Great emphasis on treatment planning and practice philosophy based on Dental Quality Alliance and Institute of Medicine Principles of Optimal Dental Care
- Opportunities to treat a socioeconomically diverse patient population as we highly value access to care and accept most Dental insurances
- Practicing at a comfortable pace while learning to work efficiently and effectively with a flexible schedule that allows 8 hr. and 10 hr. shifts with weekday/weekend/evening cycles
- Opportunities for In-House Continuing Education
- The ability to be trained on Laser Dental / Soft Tissue Surgery, Practice Management, Implants, Invisalign, and more
- We offer competitive salary and benefits
- Partnership opportunities available
The clinical duties of an Associate General Dentist include:
- Work with clinical staff to provide quality patient care
- Follow standard dentistry procedures and comply with company policies
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists as needed
- Stay abreast with latest developments and techniques in the dental field
- Exude excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, other Dentists, office managers, and other staff members
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- DDS/DMD license
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.
Equal Employment
Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. ProSmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.
ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.
Company Safety
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.