Job Description

General Dentist

36 hours/week, benefits-eligible, Tues - Fri

FLSA Exempt, Salary $144,000 - $167,250 DOE/ DOQ 

Must possess a Montana license in good standing and be able to pass a criminal background check.

Candidate review begins 11/15/24, position open until filled.

Southwest Montana Community Health Center Core Values

Integrity and Trust:

Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct and truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent themselves for personal gain.

Expectation:

Maintains confidentiality of others’ personal information; can be trusted to represent the Southwest Montana Community Health Center (SWMTCHC) outside the organization; meets and complies with all medical, regulatory, and licensing standards; takes ownership of their own actions and is accountable for their own mistakes; follows through on what they say they will do.

Mission and Vision Integration:

Adheres to the Mission and Vision of the SWMTCHC during both good and bad times; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the SWMTCHC mission and vision; acts in line with the values of the mission.

Mission:

To inspire hope and empower wellness by providing access to comprehensive healthcare

Vision:

A stronger Montana through community and wellness

Expectation:

Articulates and sincerely demonstrates the mission consistently through examples such as: treats all people (patients/staff/other agencies, etc.) equally; exercises non-judgmental behavior; listens to others without making assumptions, acknowledges others; makes decisions that are focused on the patient/staff. Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence attributes.

Team Relations

Understands and supports the team approach; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains the trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers; fosters open dialogue; creates a feeling of belonging to the team.

Expectation:

Effectively able to communicate (can give and receive both positive and constructive feedback) with peer group and other staff to get the message across; knows appropriate team members to consult relative to the issue or situation; willingly shares knowledge and information with appropriate team members; actively seeks opportunities to help the team.

Position Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Dental Director, this position provides comprehensive coordinated preventive dental services to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. The Dentist will be directly involved in the assessment, management, and appropriate intervention of those patients requiring dental services. Initiating diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth. To further the focus of Southwest Montana Community Health Center’s mission as a patient-centered medical home the dentist will support the patient’s optimal functioning and improve collaborative coordination of care by engaging the resources and expertise of other staff and community resources.

Position Requirements:

• Education, Licensure:
  • Board certification in Dentistry, current License in Montana in good standing, and current certification in BLS.
• Experience:
  • Experience with medically underserved populations and public health.
  • Experience with Electronic Dental Records required.
  • Two years post-graduate experience highly preferred.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities

• Provides basic and emergency direct patient care to dental patients of SWMTCHC.
• Assure quality dental services including, but not limited to, dental screenings, diagnosis, and basic restorative dentistry.
• Remains current with standards of practice.
• Ensures that accurate dental records of patient visits are maintained.
• Participates in annual dental care plan goals and objectives.
• Participates in review and determination of dental clinic scope of service.
• Supervises, in conjunction with the Dental Director, dental assistants, dental scheduler, and dental hygienists.
• Coordinates services with clinic and community providers to ensure delivery of comprehensive dental care services.
• Coordinates with SMTMCHCs and the community’s providers to ensure delivery of integrated multidisciplinary comprehensive primary care services.
• Participates in SWMTCHC’s continuous quality improvement and performance review programs.
• Assists with the SWMTCHC’s dental procedures and systems to assure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and standards of practice, including, dental policies and procedures, OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health, coding, and billing.
• Participates in the development of policy and procedure manuals used in the dental clinic.
• Participates in the recruitment of volunteers and staff for a dental clinic.
• Participates in communication with volunteer dentists in the SWMTCHC dental program.
• Serves as one of the key links with the Butte and Southwestern Montana dental community.
• Complies with SWMTCHC’s policies and procedures.
• Participates in SWMTCHC staff meetings and clinic meetings as directed.
• Uses a computer and related software.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Competent in dealing with diverse populations.
• Ability to coordinate care with other medical, behavioral health, and dental staff.
• Knowledge of dental clinic operations.
• Knowledge of dental practices and procedures.
• Ability to support and work collaboratively with staff, patients, clinical support, and administrative staff.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision and training.
• Basic computer skills to include proficiency with Electronic Dental Records.
• Excellent oral and written communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work as a successful integrated multi-disciplinary primary health care team.

Legal Concepts:

• Practices with the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follows federal, state and local legal guidelines; follows license criteria when licensure applies.
• Maintains HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
• Reports any evidence of abuse or neglect to the provider or appropriate official.

Supervision: This position has indirect supervisory responsibilities over other dental staff

Immediate Supervisor: Dental Director/Dentist ; in their absence, Executive Director

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

General office/clinic conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accidents and hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to twenty pounds. Clear diction and acute hearing are necessary for effective communication with the staff and public. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position is based in the Dillon; however, position responsibilities may require travel to Butte on occasion. Use of personal vehicle is required for travel; therefore, a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and registration is required.

OSHA Classification I: Normal work routine involves potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood and/or body fluids; use of appropriate protective measures is required.

Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a mission-driven, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). FQHCs are community-based healthcare providers that receive funding from the Federal government to provide comprehensive primary care services in underserved areas. FQHCs provide care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay, and offer a sliding fee discount based on income. FQHCs must meet certain requirements to receive funding, such as providing services to medically underserved areas or populations, offering a comprehensive set of primary care services, and having a governing board that includes patients. Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a recognized National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). PCMH designation is gained by meeting certain standards set by the NCQA. These standards include providing comprehensive, coordinated care, using evidence-based practices, and engaging patients in their care. Community health centers that receive PCMH designation are recognized for providing high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and reduces costs. PCMH is our model of primary care that emphasizes care coordination, communication, and patient engagement to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes. The PCMH model encourages providers to work as a team to coordinate and manage care for patients, provide timely access to care, and use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes. The PCMH model also emphasizes the importance of patient engagement, providing patients with the tools and resources they need to take an active role in their own health care. We opened our doors in 1986 under the name Butte-Silver Bow Primary Healthcare Clinic Inc. Our main clinic is in Butte, Montana, and we have locations in Dillon and Anaconda, Montana. We offer medical, dental, behavioral health, care management, pharmacy, and clinical pharmacy services to everyone. We accept most insurances and private-pay clients, as well as uninsured or underinsured clients. Our passion is to ensure that healthcare remains accessible and affordable to everyone. Our clinics care for more than 13,000 patients annually and employs more than 150 people in our various locations.

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