Description PRIMARY PURPOSE: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) with at least three (3) years of clinical experience to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pediatric dentistry and a strong commitment to improving oral health outcomes for children in our community. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Provide comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments. • Educate patients and families on oral health, hygiene, and preventive care. • Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and OSHA standards. • Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and peer reviews. • Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. • Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with regulatory standards. • Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HRSA and UDS reporting requirements. • Participate in community outreach programs and oral health education initiatives. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to interact and work with diverse populations. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion. • Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature. • Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. • Ability to work independently. • Ability to educate patients on oral health, hygiene, and preventative care. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in the performance of job duties. • Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and sight. • Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases. • Ability to utilize standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases acquired by contact with blood, bodily fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. • Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc. • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less. • Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties. • Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school. • Completion of a recognized pediatric dentistry residency program is preferred. • Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in pediatric dentistry. • Current state dental license and DEA registration. • Active Florida Medicaid provider enrollment preferred; candidates not currently enrolled must be eligible to enroll. • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.