Open Health Care Clinic·Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Dentist provides comprehensive dental care, including diagnosis, restorative procedures, and minor oral surgery to patients across various clinic sites. They are also responsible for supervising dental staff and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
The Dentist provides comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. Provide supervision to Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) as assigned.
Scope of Project
Health Center Program: Program Services*
General Primary Medical Care, Diagnostic Lab, Diagnostic Radiology, Screening, Coverage for Emergencies during and after hours, Voluntary Family Planning, Immunizations, Well Child Services, Gynecological Care, Obstetrical, Prenatal, Intrapartum Care (Labor and Delivery), Postpartum Care, Preventative Dental, Pharmaceutical Services, Case Management, Eligibility Assistance, Health Education, Outreach, Transportation, Translation, Additional Dental Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Podiatry
Performance Sites*
Airline Highway Clinic: 9516 Airline Highway
3949 North Blvd.
1735 Thomas H. Delpit Dr.
5100 Greenwell Springs Rd.
4707 Denham St.
30789 Range Ave.
3905 Convention St.
751 W Oak Ave.
3849 North Blvd.
5601 Upton Dr.
Mid-City Clinic: 3801 North Blvd
9516 Airline Hwy.
Mobile Unit #1
9516 Airline Hwy.
153 North 17th St.
855 Progress Rd.
6450 Guynell Dr.
2585 Brightside Dr.
Women’s & Pediatric Clinic
781 Colonial Dr.
15755 Jefferson Hwy.
The list of services and sites provided herein may not be all-inclusive. This information is subject to periodic updates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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• Participate and work collaboratively with dental staff to affect overall clinic results to meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals
Adheres to organizational infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE when required, and safe interactions in clinical areas.
Follows protocols related to exposure control plans (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens).
Reports any potential exposure, safety hazard, or incident immediately per agency procedure.
Complies with all safety policies, emergency preparedness plans, and procedures for fire safety, active shooter, natural disasters, etc.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Participates in mandatory safety, compliance, and emergency response trainings.
Adheres to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 (for substance use data), and all privacy/security regulations.
Follows all FQHC compliance programs including incident reporting, quality assurance, and risk management protocols.
Follows all practice standards and documentation requirements necessary for FTCA risk management compliance.
• DDS or DMD degree from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental school
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Light to moderate lifting is required.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Ability to work in a confined area.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Driving during the workday, as well as local or out-of-state travel, may be required to perform job duties.
Market context
In Louisiana, dental hygiene roles are often shaped by steady patient demand in private practices, community clinics, and group dental settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an accredited dental hygiene degree, an active Louisiana license, and strong patient communication skills; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure details and prepare to discuss chairside experience and patient education in your application.
