Dental Hygienist Shift - Junior in Spokane Valley, WA | $77.53/hr

Job Title: Dentist

Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.

Examine teeth, gums and related tissue using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment.

Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.

Carry out clinical treatments, such as treating gum disease, restoring teeth affected by injuries, malformations or decay, and other services as needed.

Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.

Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.

Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.

Maintain patients' dental records following standard operating procedures.

Complete the minimum continuing education courses annually, as required to maintain licensure.

Ensure individual and office Net Production and Office Collection goals are met, while also prioritizing patient satisfaction and encouraging efficient production time scheduling.

Complete all documentation and coding as required for patient care and data collection and tx planning purposes.

Participate in Texas Dental and Braces "Chart Audit" program and provide an objective assessment of peers.

Collaborate with mentors to analyze clinical competency through provider scorecards, develop action plans, develop growth plans in one on one mentor meetings and achieve performance goals.

Contribute to clinical SOP audits by providing feedback and proposing solutions to improve effectiveness and optimize procedures.

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