Dentist

Dentist - Independence, LA (#3205)Location: Independence, LAEmployment Type: Full-time or Part-timeHourly Rate: $85 - $90/hourAbout Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.Position Overview:Exempt position responsible for providing preventive and primary dental care consistent with the dentist’s training and experience in a community health center setting to patients of the center.Why Join Us?Competitive Compensation: $85 - $90/hour (experience-dependent)Comprehensive Benefits:Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Employer-covered at 50%)Retirement Plan (401(k) or equivalent)Paid Time Off (Vacation + PTO)Work Schedule: Flexible full-time or part-time hoursProfessional Growth: Develop comprehensive skills in community dentistry with interdisciplinary support.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited dental schoolLicensure/Certification/Experience:Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of LouisianaCurrent CPR certificationLouisiana CDS and DEA Registration requiredComputer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).EMR: EMR experience preferredCompetencies:Fully participates and cooperates with SCHS’ compliance program.Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.Maintains regulatory requirements.Completes annual educational requirements.Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.Reports to work on time and as scheduled; excellent attendance record.Wears identification when on duty; uses the computerized punch time system correctly.Completes off-site in-services as required and returns in a timely fashion.Attends annual review and departmental in-services, as scheduled.Attends scheduled staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions, or refer patients for specialty care per approved protocols.Record all patient-dentist transactions accurately, complete referrals and required paperwork.Educate individuals on health conditions and oral disease prevention.Assist in continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of health center staff.Perform other assigned tasks to achieve organizational goals.Maintain professional skills through continuing education.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and center regulations, including personnel, safety, public health, and confidentiality.Greenlife Healthcare Staffing – Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.