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Pediatric Dentist – ST Health Children's Hospital

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Day Job

PostedOctober 9, 2023

About this role

Regionally, nationally, and globally, ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, ST Health Children’s Hospital has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. ST Health Children’s is named consistently to several elite lists of pediatric hospitals, including ranking on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report annual Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024.

As a Pediatric Dentist, you will administer care to patients as part of ST Health Children’s program of pediatric primary and preventive dental care.

Responsibilities:

  • Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out appropriate dental/oral treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines. 
  • Appropriate dental/oral treatment occurs both in the traditional clinic setting, as well as procedures performed on patients under anesthesia in an outpatient surgical center or procedure center setting.
  • Records patient dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. 
  • In addition the dentist shall complete referrals, data collection instruments and other records or paperwork as shall be required from time to time.
  • Educates individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health disease prevention.
  • Discusses Dental Departmental issues, concerns, program status, initiatives, and progress to the Operations Manager of the Pediatric Dental Program.
  • Supervises and educates pediatric dental residents and allied health professionals (i.e. dental hygienists, dental assistants) along with the team of pediatric dentist colleagues.
  • Helps to implement appropriate Dental Departmental policies, protocols and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
  • Assists in the provision of health education to the community as requested.
  • Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational and Knowledge Requirements:

  • D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a program that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association required.

Licenses, Certifications and Clearances:

  • Dentist OR Pennsylvania Dental License 
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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# Pediatric Dentist - ST Health Children's Hospital

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Physicians
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
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## Description

Regionally, nationally, and globally, [ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh](https://www.chp.edu/) is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, ST Health Children’s Hospital has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. ST Health Children’s is named consistently to several [elite lists of pediatric hospitals](https://www.chp.edu/about/awards-and-recognition), including ranking on the prestigious [U.S. News & World Report annual Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024.](https://www.chp.edu/about/awards-and-recognition/us-news)

As a Pediatric Dentist, you will administer care to patients as part of ST Health Children's program of pediatric primary and preventive dental care.
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Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
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Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

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Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

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Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

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About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

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    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

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  5. Welcome

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    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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