Elevate Healthcare Consultants
Temporary Pediatric Dentist - Maternity Leave Coverage
Start Date: Early March (Exact date to be confirmed)
Duration: Approximately 3 months
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
About the Position:
We are seeking a pediatric dentist to provide maternity leave coverage in a busy and well-supported clinic. This is a temporary opportunity ideal for someone experienced in pediatric procedures and comfortable with both clinic and surgical settings.
Shift Details:
- Tuesdays & Most Wednesdays: Regular clinic hours from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break from 12:00 - 1:00 PM)
- 1x/Month Wednesday & Every Friday: Surgical days under general anesthesia. Surgery shifts begin at 6:00 AM and typically conclude by 12:00-1:00 PM, depending on the case load.
Support Staff:
- Clinic Days: 4 dental assistants
- Surgery Days: 1 surgical dental assistant, 1 sterilization dental assistant
Patient Load:
- Clinic Days: Approximately 30 patients per day
- Surgery Days: 6-7 cases per day, including 1-2 breakdown cases
Required/Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in common pediatric dental procedures: pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, strip crowns, composite fillings, and space maintainers
- Comfortable working with nitrous oxide and general anesthesia cases
- Ability to treat Medicaid patients
- Familiarity with Dentrix EMR
- Oral sedation with Versed is preferred, but not required
Ideal Candidate:
- Confident and competent in all aspects of pediatric dental care
- Must be able to work independently in both clinic and OR settings
- Reliable, punctual, and committed for the full term of the assignment
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