Pediatric Dentist

Position Summary

The Pediatric Dentist will provide quality dental care by diagnosing, treating, preventing, and educating the patient on oral hygiene while creating a positive, child‑friendly dental experience. The role involves performing the full scope of pediatric dentistry in both clinic and hospital settings.

• Render professional medical services as a Pediatric Dentist to patients within the privileged scope of service as directed;
• Render all services in a professional manner and in compliance with accepted medical standards;
• Comply with department policies and protocols, all applicable staff policies, bylaws, rules and regulations, and other employment conditions;
• Complete health records, reports, and time records timely, and perform other duties necessary to meet patient care obligations;
• Promote delivery of consistent standards of care;
• Be available to staff to explain or resolve problems, concerns or conflicts in patient management as needed;
• Foster goodwill and an outstanding reputation for excellence in medical services and care;
• Participate in at least one approved community engagement activity every six months;
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to identify and implement opportunities to enhance patient and family satisfaction;
• Assist in compliance with all laws and standards of local, state, and federal agencies and certifying bodies, including The Joint Commission;
• Participate in quality improvement activities as necessary;
• Work collaboratively with dental leadership to maintain smooth patient flow with high customer satisfaction;
• Participate in activities necessary to promote the employer to consumers, payors, and partners;
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the employer;
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities reasonably incident to the practice of pediatric dentistry and those assigned by the employer.

• Current unrestricted Nebraska dental license, Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, and Federal DEA certificate;
• Completion of an accredited pediatric dentistry residency program;
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Dentistry;
• Demonstrable leadership role and achievements in a complex healthcare delivery system;
• Familiarity with the PCMH model of care;
• Knowledge of or understanding of the FQHC healthcare delivery model;
• Mastery of critical thinking, analytics, and problem‑solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills with individuals at various levels, including sensitive situations;
• Knowledge of quality assurance and risk management standards and processes;
• Experience with standards and processes established by the Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC, ADA, and other regulatory entities;
• Knowledge of federal regulations governing dental care clinical staff;
• Knowledge of the credentialing process, delineation of clinical privileges, and peer review for dental staff;
• Hours of work:
  Negotiable;
• Required active BLS certificate;
• Completion of 30 hours of dental continuing education every two years as required by the NE state dental board;
• Willingness to travel sometimes;
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and loud noise, with appropriate personal protective equipment and engineering controls provided by the employer;
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with special challenges to perform essential functions.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider