Job Description

Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $157,951.00 - $193,049.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY:  Diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of the structures of the mouth as well as diet and personal choices that affect oral health.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Review patient medical records, to include medications and allergies.
- Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying analgesics).
- Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems.
- Clean teeth and remove plaque.
- Identify tooth decay and replace simple cavities with fillings.
- Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as dentures.
- Conduct tooth extractions.
- Root canal procedures on an as needed basis.
- Prescribe medications as needed.
- Refer participants to specialists as necessary.
- Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use, and other preventative dental care measures.
- Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups).
- Collaborate with Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer to ensure high quality of care.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession.
- Minimum 2 years work experience as a Dentist.
- Licensed in the state of Colorado to practice dentistry.
- In-depth understanding of dental hygiene.
- Experience with dental equipment and tools.
- Experience with surgeries and teeth extractions.
- A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, One Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan.  Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.