Dentist – Mexia, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Dentist must be proficient in computers/electronic health records.
The Dentist is responsible for providing dental services for individuals living at the Supported Living Center and certain identified individuals living in community-based settings, including advanced dental care and treatment to elevate the oral hygiene of all individuals. The Dentist is responsible to implement best and safe practices in treatment.
Provide timely, and accurate charting of clinical encounters using our electronic medical and dental records of the residents with intellectual disabilities.
Written treatment plan with justification of irreversible dental treatments.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must have good communication and organizational skills, and be able to present information.
Experience with digital dentistry.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for accrediting agencies; specifically, CMS Standards, MSSLC Policy and Directives and HHSC Standards, Rules and Directives.

Requirements:

Must be licensed as a dentist by the State of Texas with no restrictions
Must have current unrestricted registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Must possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI#)
Must submit to HHSC required drug test
Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting
Must complete facility and HHSC required training
Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements
Must abide by staffing agency and MSSLC’s attendance and leave policy
Must abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of HHSC and MSSLC.

License, Certification, or Registration Required:

Current and unrestricted license to practice Dentistry with the State of Texas through TDLR
Current and unrestricted registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Agency
Must be certified by the American Heart Association –BLS in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintain that certification while providing services. Copies of CPR certifications must be kept on file.
All certifications must be current and remain as such while providing services at Mexia State Support Living Center.