Are a Licensed Dentist who enjoys practicing full scope of dentistry?

Would you like to build your own patient panel and help create a brand new dental office?

Want to be part of a growing dental practice?

Peak Vista is pleased to announce our continued expansion with the opening of two new health centers in Colorado Springs, at Jet Wing and Mitchell High School campus. We have a terrific career opportunity for someone who wants to treat people to the finest dental care possible. Whether you’ve just completed a general practice residency or already have a few years of experience, our practice has a great deal to offer!

Purpose

• To uphold Peak Vista Community Health Center’s mission to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers by providing the highest level of dental practice.
• To provide high quality dental care that is culturally appropriate and prevention focused. Serves as a leader on the dental team contributing to the smooth, efficient, operation of the team, the Site and the Organization.

Qualifications

A. Education / Experience

1. Graduation from an approved School of Dentistry.

2. Possession of a current license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado.

B. Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral disease.
• Working knowledge of the principles, standard practices methods, and techniques of dentistry.
• Knowledge of preventative dentistry, risk-based care, and educational/communication methodologies utilized in prevention.
• Skill in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
• Ability to work in a team-based care environment required.
• Understanding and application of practices and principles of quality improvement (QI) preferred.
• Sensitivity to low income and ethnic minority community a must.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Job Duties

• • Provides care in the following disciplines of general dental practice: diagnosis, preventative dentistry, operative dentistry, pedodontics, periodontics, removable prosthodontics, endodontics, fixed prosthodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics.
  • Case presentation
  • Expansion of skills as commensurate with clinical capabilities and continuing education
  • Supports and teaches team members at the site. Teaches students enrolled in a relevant health-profession training program.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of general dental practice, including accepted and evidence-based treatment methodologies, and risk-based care practices.
  • Ensures optimal access to care through clinical productivity and a willingness to consider and address patient barriers to care.
  • Engages effectively with team members outside of dental and supports overall integration of Peak Vista systems, particularly between medical behavioral health and dental clinical teams.
  • Effective use of the electronic dental and health records (EDR, EHR), registries and templates.
  • Full-time and Part-time availability

Perks/Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Five weeks paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Generous CE time and budget allowance
• 403b contribution and match available if eligible
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Great working conditions
• Terrific team environment
• Focus on patient satisfaction

Peak Vista is committed to providing exceptional dental care, are patient centric, offering convenient locations, and a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.

*Successful candidates will need to complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check.

E-Verify

PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com