Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) with at least three (3) years of clinical experience to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pediatric dentistry and a strong commitment to improving oral health outcomes for children in our community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Provide comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments.

- Educate patients and families on oral health, hygiene, and preventive care.

- Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and OSHA standards.

- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and peer reviews.

- Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.

- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HRSA and UDS reporting requirements.

- Participate in community outreach programs and oral health education initiatives.

- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

- Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.

- Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

- Ability to work independently.

- Ability to educate patients on oral health, hygiene, and preventative care.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in the performance of job duties.

- Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and sight.

- Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

- Ability to utilize standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases acquired by contact with blood, bodily fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.

- Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc.

- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less.

- Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties.

- Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.

- Completion of a recognized pediatric dentistry residency program is preferred.

- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in pediatric dentistry.

- Current state dental license and DEA registration.

- Active Florida Medicaid provider enrollment preferred; candidates not currently enrolled must be eligible to enroll.

- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.