Patient Volume: 20-25 pats/day - some of the more rural locations may see less until the volume builds back up
Payor Mix - they see the medically underserved, so the majority is Medicaid/Medicare, sliding fee, etc.
Responsibilities: General Dentistry (cleaning, extractions, fillings (some Crown & Bridge if approved) - no dentures at this time (2 Dentists perform Crown and Bridge work); Provide dental care through corrective care, the prevention of dental disease, and the promotion of dental health
1 Assistant 1 Hygienist 3 Operatories per site
Additional dental sites have been added as they have grown
They use NextGen System
Patterson Dental equipment
Other Qualifications:
ability to communicate and relate effectively with patients, administration and medical personnel
must be able to function as a collaborative and egalitarian team member
must be able to work under stress while maintaining a level of quiescence that decreases anxiety in personnel and patients
must be able to work with children.
About the COMP & BENEFITS
Salary depends upon experience
As long as they are meeting the daily patient goal discussed and given by the Dental director (which varies from site to site) their salary is not tied to production.
Minimum 3-year contract, 6 months probationary period