This job reports to the Dental Director

This is a Full-Time position, working 1st Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1

Overview
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Performs dental examinations to determine condition of oral tissues utilizing x-rays, diagnostic instruments and procedures.
Diagnoses dental problems and develops treatment plans.
Performs or supervises the scaling, root planning and polishing of teeth.
Thoroughly removes diseased hard or soft tissues from teeth, gingiva and bone of the oral cavity.
Places and contours or supervises the placement and contouring of filling materials in teeth.
Administers anesthetic/analgesic drugs for effective pain control.
Prescribes appropriate medications for necessary therapeutic results.
Ensures that progress notes are legible and complete by placing signature at end of entry.
Performs triage and emergency treatment of patients with pain, infection and/or trauma.
Supports and assists special community oriented dental care programs.
Adheres to universal precautions.


Job Skills/Requirements
Doctorate Degree in Dental Medicine.
Must be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Kentucky.
Must have and maintain current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.

Additional Information/Benefits
Minimum Salary - $40 per hour

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Local travel to other clinics may be required.

In order to be placed on the eligibility list for employment consideration, verification of education, dentistry license and DEA registration must be provided.

DENTAL CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212
(502) 774-8631
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - East Broadway
914 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 9 PM
Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

FHC-Iroquois
4100 Taylor Blvd
Louisville KY 40215
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

FHC - Fairdale
1000 Neighborhood Place
Louisville KY 40118
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
1st and 3rd Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

FHC - Southwest
9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
Louisville KY 40272
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

FHC - Americana
4805 Southside Drive
Louisville KY 40214
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pension/Retirement, Educational Assistance

Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check