General Pediatric Residency Trained Dentist

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC603001 ACMG ACH Clinical Operations

Summary:

Specialize in diagnosing and treating dental problems in infants, children, and teenagers. Focus on the unique dental issues that can develop in the gums, teeth, and jaw as the body develops and grows.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Dental Doctorate Degree - Doctor or Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine of Dentistry (DMD)

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Arkansas Dental License - Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) - American Heart Association, Must achieve board certification within five (5) years of completion of the qualification examination. - 5 years, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Coordinate the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company and State and Federal agencies and maintain proper, detailed and accurate dental records.

2. Travels between clinics to work, as needed. Willingness to be on-call, as scheduled, by the Dental Director/ Assistant Dental Director.

3. Willingness to assist Clinic Manager/Dental Manager in supervising the dental staff and assuring that clinic is compliant with State and Federal guidelines.

4. Meet productivity goals, as set by the Arkansas Children's Hospital organization and assist the Clinic Manager and dental staff to accomplish that goal.

5. Maintain a professional demeanor with patients, staff and administration.

6. Supervise Dental Assistants with whom he/she works.

7. Understand the organization's commitment to provide high quality patient care. Promote a patient-centered environment.

8. Examine, diagnose and treat dental conditions to provide optimum care to patients and administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patient during procedure.

9. Consult with and educate the patient/parent/guardian and advise them of dental status and required treatment, oral conditions, provide treatment options and explain to the patient/parent/guardian the risks, benefits and alternatives of each option.

10. Provide infant oral health exams, which include risk assessment for mother and child, preventive dental care including cleaning and fluoride treatments, as well as nutrition and diet recommendations. Habit counseling (for example, pacifier use and thumb sucking).

11. Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics), repair of tooth cavities or defects and provide diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

12. Management of gum diseases and conditions including ulcers, short frenulae, mucoceles and pediatric periodontal disease and care for dental injuries (for example, fractured, displaced or knocked-out teeth).

13. Prepares, maintains charts and reporting, treatment plans and determines the most feasible plan for treatment.

14. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, receiving current literature, and attending in-service meetings and workshops.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children's (~~~) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (~~~) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (~~~) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (~~~) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael - Business Operations Manager

"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst

"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator

"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant

"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.