# Associate Dentist- Fayetteville NC SIGN ON BONUS

**Company:** [Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/h7sJU9PdUb7P5LkKw8uQZe.md)
**Location:** Fayetteville, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Fayetteville

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## Description

**Associate Dentist**

**POSITION SUMMARY**

The Associate Dentist (AD) is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary (and in selected cases, secondary) care and preventive dental care in a group practice setting. ADs play a leadership role in the office and are expected to partner with Office Managers to drive positive culture and performance. The AD reports to the Chief Dental Officer.

**JOB DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS**

-   Consistently model the core values and code of conduct of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
-   Provide hands-on patient care as scheduled each week
-   Reviews and follows all dental office protocols, policies, and procedures including use of lab and supply formulary
-   Perform quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity
-   Promote oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene
-   Document and follow treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy
-   Manage medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health
-   Address all contraindications pertaining to treatment and identify patient's chief complaint or reason for visit
-   Ensures necessary diagnosis and coding is properly documented
-   Ensure compliance with OSHA and dental board procedures
-   Guide professional staff to consistently deliver services that are at or above dentistry standards of care
-   Participate in assessments/interviews of applicant hygienists and dental assistants, and provide feedback to Operations, HR and Clinical leaders
-   Assist in the training of new hygienists and dental assistants
-   Provide input to OM for annual performance reviews of all office team members
-   Consistently attend and participate in daily huddle
-   As requested, assist the OM with clinically-related patient concerns, by reviewing charts and contacting patients as needed
-   Escalate significant patient concerns via the Risk Management tracking platform
-   As requested, assist Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) as needed with insurance denial appeals, credentialing, coding, or other billing issues identified in the office

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To successfully perform the job responsibilities for the position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but are not necessarily all inclusive.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

## Requirements

_**Educational and Regulatory Requirements**_

-   Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school
-   Valid state dental license and malpractice insurance
-   Valid DEA license
-   Current CPR Certification

_**Essential Requirements**_

-   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members
-   Empathy and a patient-centric approach to dental care
-   Detail-oriented with excellent clinical and diagnostic abilities
-   Commitment to ethical dental practices and patient confidentiality
-   Ability to manage under pressure and maintain professionalism at all times
-   Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds