Dental Public Health Job at Ascension in Milwaukee, WI

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm. Scheduled as needed between Monday - Friday
• Practice Detail: General dentistry clinic (pediatric experience preferred)
• EMR System: Dentrix
• Facility: Ascension Seton Dental Clinic / Mobile Dental Clinic/Community Schools
• Location: Milwaukee

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Dentist to join our team and provide essential dental care services to children within school settings. This position involves working in a mobile dental clinic, delivering preventive and restorative dental services to students in underserved communities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Dental Care:

Perform dental examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other necessary dental procedures for school-aged children.

• Preventive Care:

Educate students and school staff on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care practices.

• Treatment Planning:

Develop comprehensive treatment plans for students requiring ongoing dental care and coordinate with parents or guardians for follow-up appointments.

• Mobile Clinic Operations:

Assist with the day-to-day operations of the mobile dental clinic, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.

• Community Outreach:

Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and local health organizations to promote oral health education and awareness within the community. Able to attend community events outside of normal working hours on an as-needed basis

• Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of services provided, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

• Quality Assurance:

Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the delivery of high-quality dental care services in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.

About Milwaukee

• Ideally located on the shores of Lake Michigan, 90 miles North of Chicago.
• Milwaukee is a Gamma Global city.
• Culturally diverse community that offers all of the amenities of a large city with the convenience and quality of life found in a smaller city.
• Three major professional teams including Bucks, Brewers, Milwaukee Admirals, are located here as well as indoor soccer and intercollegiate athletics.
• Cultural activities include the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
• For families, Milwaukee has an excellent zoo considered to be among the finest in the country, a world class museum with an IMAX theater, the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, and an extensive county park system.
• Milwaukee area restaurants offer a delectable cuisine that can satisfy every palate.
• Residents enjoy many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and sailing on Lake Michigan; hiking, golfing, bike riding, and walking along the lakefront along with many trails.
• Milwaukee is also host to numerous festivals throughout the summer including Summerfest, the largest music festival in the country.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Dentist credentialed from the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

No additional preferences.

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.