Definition
TO APPLY: - Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
- Please include with your completed application the following attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, BLS Certificate, Valid ID (Driver's License, State ID, or passport), and License.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Partnership Health Center (PHC), 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 17,000 individuals and families. A 14-site, co-applicant Federally Qualified Health Center with Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services - medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.
Provides comprehensive and emergency dental care for Partnership Health Center patients, including at satellite dental clinic locations; assures quality dental services; represents Partnership Health Center to the Missoula Dental community. Provides basic and emergency dental care for Missoula County Detention Facility inmates as required.
Representative Examples of Work
Provides dental services including dental screenings, preventative education, diagnosis, and basic restorative dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and emergency care. Assures appropriate referrals for patients.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records, using standard SOAP format and in a timely manner, including billing and coding for billable visits. Adheres to all standards and requirements pertaining to HIPAA and NCQA and PHC peer review process.
Adheres to all standards and requirements pertaining to HIPAA and JCAHO and PHC peer review process.
Participates in training of volunteers and staff for dental clinic.
Participates in Partnership Health Center staff meetings and clinic meetings and serve as a leadership model for other staff regarding Partnership Health Center's mission and philosophy.
Participates in quality assurance reviews and in patient chart audits with the Dental Director. Maintains expertise and certification in field of practice, including completion of required hours of CDE (Continuing Dental Education).
Assists in educating the PHC team and partners on best practices for delivering healthcare in non-traditional settings.
Maintains record keeping and reports.
May attend Partnership Health Center Board meetings on an as needed basis.
Performs related work as required or directed. Provides coverage at satellite locations on an as-needed basis when requested by the organization.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Under the general administrative direction of the PHC Chief Medical Officer and the general dental supervision of the PHC Dental Director or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
At the direction of the Dental Director, may temporarily be assigned to supervise dental personnel as needed. May supervise students during rotations.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Works with the public seeking dental care; works closely with PHC and community health care providers, dental volunteers, all PHC staff and other Health Department.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE: Extensive knowledge of current dental best practices, dental quality assurance systems, and NCQA requirements for dental clinics. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance. Working knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
SKILLS: Skill in diagnosis and treatment of dental problems. Skill in endodontics, surgical extractions, and making dentures.
ABILITIES: Ability to support Partnership Health Center’s mission and provide culturally sensitive care. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with the Missoula Dental community. Ability to work individually and as a team in a growing program. Ability to communicate in the English language orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION : Requires degree of D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited dental school and current license to practice dentistry in the state of Montana from the Montana Board of Dentistry with no history of licensure suspension or disciplinary action. Requires a current Healthcare Professional BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire. Must be eligible for malpractice/liability coverage.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Subject to passing a criminal background investigation that will require fingerprinting. Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test. New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safely of any person. This position may require travel to PHC satellite locations, including Seeley Lake and is not eligible for remote work.
Physical/Environmental Demands
The employee may risk exposure to biohazards (including blood and disinfectant chemicals) and communicable diseases. Work is performed walking or standing much of the time. Work may be performed in a non-traditional setting and/or traveling to provide care in a mobile capacity where needed. Requires ability to work in physically restricted areas with a high patient flow. Work at the Detention Facility requires working with potentially dangerous inmates and a stressful work environment.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.
Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.
Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
