Dentist
Company: Open Door Health Services
Location: Muncie
Posted on: May 1, 2025
Job Description:
About ODHS & what we offer
Open Door Health Services is a not-for-profit, Federally Qualified
Health Center. We provide comprehensive primary, urgent, and
preventive healthcare services, as well as select specialty
services and social support programs. Our physicians, nurse
practitioners, behavioral health providers, and staff offer
friendly, expert care for individuals and families throughout East
Central Indiana--with or without insurance. Ability to pay is not a
barrier to care. Services are offered at multiple locations in
Muncie and Anderson.
Open Door is recognized by the National Committee of Quality
Assurance as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home. We have
provided services in our region since 1974, and consistently
partner with other nonprofits to support the improvement of our
great community.
What can ODHS offer you?
- An excellent benefit package covering your medical, dental, and
vision needs
- Paid moving expenses
- An allowance for CME training
- Tuition reimbursement through the National Health Service
Corporation
- Generous PTO & vacation time
- Competitive salaries
The Location
Downtown Muncie, IN.
- Downtown has been updated to reflect a tasteful, creative
mixture of the modern & historical that will leave you wandering
between coffee shops, pubs, and historical gems that line the
streets. Our Muncie location is in the heart of this beautifully
updated downtown center.
Community & Schools
- Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana is a dynamic community located
58 miles northeast of Indianapolis in the east central portion of
the state. Muncie, the county seat, comprises nearly sixty percent
of Delaware County's population. Our community is grounded with a
diverse economic base that includes advanced manufacturing,
information technology, logistics, and life science firms. Top
notch educational institutions and a regional medical hospital
grace the community. Ball State University (22,000 students) and
Ivy Tech Community College (3,700 students) with nationally
acclaimed educational departments and programs can provide your
business with a wide assortment of quality applicants.
Art & Music
- Muncie is home to a growing population of artists and
musicians. There is an 'Art Walk' every first Thursday of the
month, downtown. Live music can frequently be heard from bands
playing in the circle, while novices & experts alike practice their
craft at the pottery shop across the street.
Sports
- Muncie is only 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis; home to the
NFL Colts, the NBA Pacers, the Indiana Fever, Indy Eleven, and the
Indianapolis 500! Sports enthusiasts may also enjoy the multitude
of spacious parks where one can freely play baseball, basketball,
football and so much more!
Outside Adventures
- The Cardinal Greenway stretches 62 miles through Marion, the
heart of Muncie, Richmond and most of East Central Indiana! The
popular walking and biking trail is paved, but if you still get
tired, there are plenty of stops and off-trail areas where you can
get back to the city or explore a new community. The surrounding
areas also have zip-lining, cave exploring, hiking, and
beaches/reservoirs!
Summary:
Coordinates department personnel and their activities to assure
communication, direction, and achievement of departmental goals and
objectives. Provides professional dental care for clinic patients
following established standards, practices, and protocols. Upholds
our Mission, Vision and Values.
Responsibilities (How this position enhances our Mission, Vision,
and Values)
Mission - Improve the Quality of Life of Others:
- Provide professional dental care for clinic patients following
established standards, practices, and protocols.
- Vision - ODHS preferred partner in East Central Indiana for
improving the well-being of individuals and the communities in
which they live:
- Performs a complete dental exam and assessment and records
findings-
- Makes independent judgments in managing acute and long term
dental needs of patients.
- Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
- Maintains and reviews patients records, charts and other
pertinent information.
- Obtains complete dental history and physical data on
patients.
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic
visits as required.
Values - Esteem the Team, Maximize Potential, Do the Right Thing,
Choose Compassion, Encourage Uniqueness:
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Evaluates tests and examination results.
- Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and
therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention and/or
treatment.
- Per licensing guidelines, administers medications and
injections.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding dental maintenance
and oral health.
- Refers patients as appropriate.
- Instructs patient and family regarding medications and
treatment instructions.
- Manages dental emergencies.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning
corporate compliance including privacy of protected health
information.
- Performs related work as required and other duties as
assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Dental Degree from an accredited dental school.
- Experience in a community health dental clinic setting
preferred.
- Possession of an Indiana State Dental License and DEA License
21.
About you:
- Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and
where relevant, translates these findings into clinical
practice.
- Maintains CPR certification and licensure
requirements.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning
corporate compliance including privacy of protected health
information.
- Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned
by Dental Director or CEO.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and
procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal
form.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations.
- Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary
team.
- Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, listening,
judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve
organizational/departmental goals.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments, work independently, and
perform duties efficiently.
- Understanding of individual socio-economic status and lifestyle
with respect for individual differences.
Performance Requirements: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Knowledge of dental theory and practice to evaluate and provide
patient care.
- Knowledge or organizational policies, regulations, and
procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of dental equipment and instruments to administer
patient care.
- Skill in taking dental history to assess dental condition and
interpret findings.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and
responding to correspondence.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish
a safe work environment.
- Skill in developing and maintaining department quality
assurance and quality control standards.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with patients, other staff, and the public.
- Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and
where relevant, translates these findings into clinical
practice.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances,
medicinal preparations and other conditions common to clinic
environment. Tasks involve contact with blood or body
substances.
- Requires standing, walking or sitting for long periods of time.
Occasional bending, stretching or lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Requires the ability to work under stressful
situations.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range or use of
approved adaptive equipment.
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