"Part-Time Dentist"

Job Summary

The College of Nursing has an opening for a 0.40 FTE General Practice Dentist / Clinical Assistant Professor in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).

Nature of Work

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a part time General Practice Dentist for a 0.40 FTE non-benefitted position at the Sheridan Health Services (SHS) Family Health Clinic. This position includes a Clinical Assistant Professor level, non-tenure clinical practice track appointment within the College of Nursing.

Clinic Description

Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare; and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. A Youth Health Clinic is located in the Sheridan School District Administration building. The Family Health Clinic is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify as Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language. Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance use treatment. Sheridan Health Services is a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and as such we uphold a model of care that places the patient at the center, incorporating the values and beliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extend the reach of the clinic through public health outreach where nursing students provide community outreach, health education, and home visitation services. https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services

Supervision Received

Work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the Sheridan Health Services Dental Director.

Supervision Exercised

Dental Assistant & Dental Hygienist guidance is required. Student supervision is required during clinical placements.

Examples of Work Performed

• Guides the dental team, to include coaching on best practices and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting per protocol.
• Examines patients' teeth and mouth
• Analyzes x-rays and evaluates dental needs
• Plans treatment and health promotion programs
• Administers anesthetics to patients
• Treats oral health conditions using the necessary equipment
• Provides hygiene treatment to patients when needed
• Performs general dental procedures within the scope of practice
• Performs surgical procedures as needed
• Performs endodontic treatment
• Provides instruction on dental care
• Writes prescriptions for dental patients
• Maintains timely and accurate medical records
• Conducts business and administrative tasks as needed
• Precepts dental students through the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
• Conducts quality improvement activities and peer review
• Participates in data collection for clinical and operational performance measures, as needed.
• Utilizes interpretation services to perform dental procedures for non-English speaking patients
• Serves as site supervisor for dental assistants and hygienist when dental director is on leave
• Provides culturally responsive care to patient population

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from an accredited dental school program
• Current licensure as Dentist
• Current licensure in good standing (any state). Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years' general dentistry experience
• Experience utilizing bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a clinical setting
• Student precepting experience
• Experience treating pediatric patients
• Experience working in a community health center
• Experience in performing endodontic procedures for posterior teeth

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable degree of independent judgment and work priorities is necessary to monitor and respond to changes in a client's condition.
• Ability to document using clinic software (promptly, timely, and thoroughly)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a diverse population of patients, their families, and other members of the health care team
• Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Ability to effectively develop and promote practice through participation in marketing and patient recruitment
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, their use, maintenance and storage
• Unconditional ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA and OSHA
• Ability to keep up to date with the latest regulations and best practices in the field, and to develop and update dental policies accordingly
• Strong skills in personnel management and development.
• Ability to motivate the dental team, foster a collaborative team environment, and mentor staff
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize