Dentist Job in Universal City, Texas

(Job ID: 520765)

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San Antonio based private practice ISO of full time provider (DDS) to join our organization. Our organization has been providing dental services to the San Antonio/New Braunfels area for over 25 years and has an established patient base with consistent growth. Position Summary: Dentists are responsible for patient oral hygiene, providing preventative, therapeutic and oral health education instruction for the patients of the practice. Dentist must be in good physical condition and function under periods of stress and heavy demand. They perform hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting. They must exhibit good vision, manual dexterity and good eye/hand coordination. Duties: 1. Review and update patient medical histories, noting remarkable conditions and disease. 2. Document existing restorations, conditions and disease that might affect the patient's oral health. 3. Expose and interpret x-rays as per TSBDE and Center guidelines. 4. Diagnose dental disease and determine treatment options 5. Sequence care and present treatment 6. Refer to administrative staff for explanation of insurance benefits and payment options 7. Provides treatment as per his or her recommendations 8. Refer for specialty care as indicated 9. Instruct patients on oral hygiene techniques, answer questions and provide educational information specific to case needs. 10. Practice universal standards of infection control. 11. Provide administrative support for maintaining patient records, prescriptions and lab communication. 12. Participate and actively work on maintenance of his or her appointment books. 13. Use the BRAN system for comprehensive patient education of diagnosed needs B – explain the “benefits” of the treatment recommendations R – explain the “risks” A – give “alternatives” N – explain consequences if “nothing” is done Present one or two of the best options that clearly address the problem for the patient Requirements: Graduate of an approved Dental School Program Licensed to practice dentistry in Texas Computer literate CPR certified Up to date on all TSBDE licensing and CE requirements Competencies: Work independently Maintain a friendly attitude under stress Speak and write fluent English Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service Skilled in prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines Interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Engage well with managers, co-workers and professional staff. Job Type: Contract Pay: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year