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*OPEN POSITIONS
Reports To: Director of Dental Programs
Position Summary: Cass County Dental Clinic is looking for a motivated, compassionate, full-time lead dentist to join our team now! Cass County Dental Clinic is a non-profit dental clinic committed to providing high-quality dental care for children ages 0-20 years old and pregnant women. We are located just south of Kansas City, Missouri. Help us make a positive impact for the kids and families we serve! The Clinic has a new building under construction and will be moving to this new location in April 2025 where children and adult family members will be served.
Hours and Location: The full-time lead dentist will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Belton clinic. The dentist may be asked to provide coverage at the Harrisonville clinic, on occasion if needed due to PTO and/or leaves. The lead dentist will provide dentistry four days per week with the fifth day as an in-office day for administrative duties outlined in the job description. The lead dentist oversees 1 to 2 additional dentists plus RDH as it relates to clinical duties. The dentist will also provide dental services while patients are under general anesthesia on a schedule established by the clinic that aligns with the dentist’s regularly scheduled days or after consultation with the dentist. All services under sedation will be provided in Belton. Sedation hours are based on a schedule determined by the anesthesiology group, and patients are seen consecutively with no scheduled breaks. The dentist will provide dental services on children under general anesthesia 1-2 times per month on-site using a mobile anesthesia team.
Requirements: The right candidate is a strong leader, dependable, confident, empathetic, and comfortable working on children and teens. The dentist must be able to communicate well with both young patients and parents/guardians to ensure successful visits. Experience with SDF, GI restorations, Hall crown technique, and NuSmile zirconia crowns is preferred, but training can be provided. Ideally, the dentist will be confident in a wide range of skills, including permanent extractions, root canals, and crowns to reduce need for referrals. Referral relationships are in place but are limited due to a lack of specialists who accept Missouri Medicaid.
Benefits: The position includes health, dental, and vision insurance; SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, paid holidays, PTO, CE budget, malpractice insurance, and $25,000 student loan stipend with contract.
Apply by sending resume and cover leter to info@casscommunityhealth.org.
Reports To: Director of Dental Programs
Position Summary: Cass County Dental Clinic is looking for a motivated, compassionate, part-time dentist to join our growing team now! Cass County Dental Clinic is a non-profit dental clinic committed to providing high-quality dental care for children ages 0-20 years old and pregnant women. We are located just south of Kansas City, Missouri. Help us make a positive impact for the kids and families we serve! The Clinic has a new building under construction and will be moving to this new location in April 2025 where children and adult family members will be served.
Hours and Location: The part-time dentist will work two to four days per week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Belton clinic. The dentist may be asked to provide coverage at the Harrisonville clinic, on occasion if needed due to PTO and/or leaves.
Requirements: The right candidate is dependable, confident, empathetic, and comfortable working on children and teens. The dentist must be able to communicate well with both young patients and parents/guardians to ensure successful visits. Experience with SDF, GI restorations, Hall crown technique, and NuSmile zirconia crowns is preferred, but training can be provided.
Ideally, the dentist will be confident in a wide range of skills, including permanent extractions, root canals, and crowns to reduce need for referrals. Referral relationships are in place but are limited due to a lack of specialists who accept Missouri Medicaid.
Benefits: The position includes health, dental, and vision insurance; SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, paid holidays, PTO, CE budget, malpractice insurance, and $25,000 student loan stipend with contract.
Apply by sending resume and cover leter to info@casscommunityhealth.org.
*Registered Dental Hygienist, part-time or full-time
Reports To: Practice Manager, works under supervision of dentist
Position Summary: Cass County Dental Clinic is looking for a registered dental hygienist to join our fun and compassionate team! The right person will be dependable, hardworking, thorough, detail-oriented, and a team-player! Hygienists with a passion for working with children and/or the underserved are encouraged to apply.
The hygienist’s schedule is mostly comprised of patients ages 13-20 but sees some younger patients and pregnant women. Appointment times are as follows: 75 minutes for new patients 13-years-old or older, 60 minutes for new patient ages 7-12, 45 minutes for recall patients 7-years-old or older, and 30 minutes for all ages 3-6
Hours and Location: The hygienist will report to work at 7:45 a.m. Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch from noon to 1 p.m.. Cass County Dental Clinic's primary location is 802 E. Walnut St., Belton, MO 64012 with a secondary practice location at 103 Oriole St., Harrisonville, MO 64701. Days and locations dependent upon the hygienist's availability.
Requirements: Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide permit, BLS certification, MO Dental Hygiene License in good standing, 2 years dental office experience preferred, but not required
Benefits: Retirement plan with a 3% match, paid holidays, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, CE allowance (all benefits subject to current policy)
*Patient Care Coordinator, full-time
Reports To: Practice Manager
Position Summary: The patient care coordinator is responsible for assisting patients to understand their dental benefits, navigate the healthcare system, and and complete their treatment plans. The patient care coordinator will work the front desk in Harrisonville two days per week and provide additional front desk coverage, as needed.
Hours and Location: Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The patient care coordinator will work Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the Belton clinic. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Harrisonville clinic.
Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in social work or related area; At least 1 year experience with case management; Dental experience with knowledge of dental procedures, the importance of oral health, and strategies to improve oral health and reduce risk of disease is preferred but not required
Benefits: Dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and vision insurance
*Front Desk Coordinator, part-time
Reports To: Practice Manager
Position Summary: The front desk coordinator is responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, obtaining necessary patient information, handling patient inquiries, and other duties as delegated by the Practice Manager.
Hours and Location: Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Harrisonville clinic.
Duties & Responsibilites:
Works in collaboration with the Practice Manager to manage the patient population, including but not limited to:
- Obtains all necessary information and documentation from clinic patients
- Utilizes dental software to schedule appointments for dental services and accurately input all patient & insurance information · Verifies each patient’s insurance eligibility on the day of the scheduled appointment
- Checks patient service history and accurately documents in patient record
- Reinforces proposed dental treatment and schedules appointments based on the dentist’s treatment plan
- Uses software to monitor recall appointment reminders, makes confirmation calls, and monitors patient appointment status and history
- Accurately documents all patient contact in the patient’s record —this means updating spelling of name, confirming addresses, DOB, demographic information, insurance information to ensure accuracy once patient fills out patient registration—accuracy in information is vital!
- Ensures that all patient paperwork is filled out completely and promptly scanned into the patient chart—check that all areas and signatures have been accounted for
- Collects patient payments at time of service and maintains a balanced cash drawer
- Maintains an appropriate inventory of office supplies by properly disposing and replacing outdated products and writing list of products needed on supply lists
- Maintains all original copies of patient forms and makes copies as necessary to ensure an adequate supply (patient registration, appointment policy, etc.)
- Explains importance of maintaining appointment sequence to every patient
- Discusses complications that may result if the patient fails to complete the treatment plan
- Complies with HIPAA standards
- Translates for other staff members, when language assistance is needed · Any other duties as delegated by the Dentist or Practice Manager
Works in collaboration with the Dental Clinic Staff to ensure safety of dental clinic staff and patients, including but not limited to:
- Maintains compliance with OSHA & CDC standards
- Responsible for the maintenance & cleanliness of the front office, entryway, waiting area, and lobby restroom
- Recognizes emergency situations and follows established emergency protocols
- Any other duties as delegated by the Dentist or Practice Manager
Qualifications:
- Proficient in both English and Spanish language skills (verbal & written)
- · Ability to relate well with patients and other healthcare personnel
- · Proficient at computer use
- · Quick learner who does not hesitate to ask for help when needed
- · Positive & professional team member
- · Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient- and employee-base
- · Excellent organization skills
- · Impeccable attention to detail
- · Effective time management
- · Willingness to educate patients and the community in health maintenance and the role of the health care team
- · Ability to prioritize tasks
- · Commitment to expanding access to care for the underserved
Education & Experience:
- · High School Diploma or Equivalent
- · 1 year experience working in customer service or as a receptionist healthcare setting
- · Experience working with dental software is preferred, but not required
- · Experience working in a community health clinic is preferred, but not require
Apply by sending resume and cover leter to mailto:admin@casscountydentalclinic.org.
