Finding Dental Services at the Lake of the Ozarks

Everyone loves a great smile.  At Central Ozarks Medical Center we are proud to be a part of making great smiles happen with comprehensive dental services at the Lake of the Ozarks.  But for us, it is not just about your smile, it is about your overall good health.  It is easy to underestimate the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing daily, and having bi-annual checkups .  But poor dental health can not only lead to cavities and gingivitis, it can also lead numerous other health issues.  

That is one reason why we consider it a priority to provide quality dental services to our client with or without insurance.  If you are looking for a dentist at the Lake of the Ozarks, keep reading this week’s blog to learn about affordable and compassionate dental services available through COMC.

Our dental team is ready to serve you with state-of-the art facilities providing a wide variety of services from routine cleanings, urgent care, and everything in-between.  Our goal is to maintain healthy and beautiful smiles and to provide the highest quality dental care to keep your smile looking and functioning at its best. 

Our comprehensive list of services include:

• Cleaning, Examinations, and X-rays
• Extractions
• Fillings, Crowns, and Bridges
• Partials and Dentures
• Pregnancy dental health
• Pediatric and teens
• Limited same-day services

Mobile Dental Unit.

For those patients who have the burden of travelling long distances to access a dentist and those located in isolated or rural communities we offer our  Mobile Dental Clinic.  The Mobile Unit also offers dental care and oral health awareness to school districts located within Camden, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller counties.

Booking Your Appointment.

Booking your appointment is easy.  Just click here or go to the "About Us" page and click on "Providers" to see a list of dentists available.  Then call to schedule your dental appointment at the Lake of the Ozarks choosing location of your choice. Numbers are listed below and on our website as well.

At Central Ozarks Medical Center we are proud to be a health care resource providing health, dental, and behavioral services to the lake area community.  Following our mission to improve access to quality health care for Camden, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller county residents, we knew that dental services must be a part of that care.  As your one stop shop for the total health of your whole family, we provide personalized care for all our patients across the range of services we provide.  Your comfort, well-being and positive experience is important to us.  Whenever you are in need of health, dental and behavioral health care and preventative services, we are here for you in your local community, and we accept ALL patients regardless of insurance status. 

Be sure to follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements. You can also check our website listed below to see the other MANY healthcare services we provide to our communities. Remember, it's not just about WHAT we do at COMC, but HOW we do it that matters!

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5 Things to Consider When Searching for a New OB at the Lake of the Ozarks

At Central Ozark Medical Center we know that finding the right OB at the Lake of the Ozarks is very important.  You want one that suits your unique needs and one in which you feel confident and can relate to easily.  Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to provide a variety of medical services including OB or Obstetrics services, and we thought we would share 5 things to consider when choosing an OB in this week’s blog.

1) Insurance

Cost can be top of mind when it comes to any medical care.  At Central Ozarks Medical Center we never want lack of insurance to prevent people from accessing quality medical care.  We will accept patients with and without insurance and use a sliding fee scale based on family size and income.

2) Experience

Doctors can have a range of experience from those just starting their careers to highly skilled doctors with decades of experience, and everything in between.  It is perfectly appropriate and important for you to know how long an OB had been practicing when searching for a new one.  After all, this is the person who will be guiding you through your entire pregnancy.  His or her level of expertise matters.

3) Availability

Availability can be a big deal, especially for anyone experiencing their first pregnancy.  It is hard to think of everything you might want to ask during your office visits.  Besides, questions will pop up along the way and you will want to know you have access to your OB to have those questions answered. So, it is a good idea to ask if the doctor is available and easy to reach by phone and more specifically when, and how often can he or she be reached.

4) Proximity

Is the OB within a reasonable distance for you to drive on a regular basis?  You will have very frequent doctor’s appointments during your pregnancy and after the birth of your newborn.  So, it is a good idea to consider how close the OB is to where you live, especially since you will be driving in every season to get there. 

5) Flexibility.

Many people work weekdays and need the convenience of not having to take off work for every appointment.  But will your OB accept appointments on weekends or outside of business hours?  How long does it usually take to get an appointment?  Taking time off for every single appointment can really add up, and you may want to save as much time off as you can for after the baby is born.  Asking about this up front may help determine which is the best OB at the Lake of the Ozarks for you.

The right OB can make all the difference in how comfortable and confident you are through your pregnancy and delivery.  At Central Ozarks Medical Center, our providers know how important the birth of your baby is and what an exciting (and sometimes stressful) time it is.  Our providers and incredible staff are dedicated to making the whole experience positive by keeping you informed, answering all of your questions, and being partners in the process. 

Ultimately, our goal is not only to guide you through your pregnancy and delivery, but to see to the continued good health of you and your baby.  We are very proud to provide the best in patient care because we truly believe it is not just what we do, but how we do it, that matters.  Call the clinic nearest you to schedule an appointment.  Our phone numbers can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.  To stay up to date on our latest news and announcements, follow us on our social media channels listed below!

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Healthy Recipes for Fall 2021

Fall 2021 is right around the corner! Who's ready? Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a couple of healthy fall recipes we found online, in this week's blog. Happy Fall everyone! We hope you have a fun but healthy season!

Healthy Recipes for Fall 2021

Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/259614/sauteed-pork-chops-with-apples/

Sauteed Pork Chops with Apples

Ingredients

Sugar and Spice Rub

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 

1 ½ teaspoons onion powder

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¾ teaspoon black pepper

Pork Chops

4 (8 ounce) bone-in pork center-cut chops, cut 3/4 inch thick

2 teaspoons canola oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided

¼ cup dry white wine

2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples

½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock

2 teaspoons Fresh thyme

Step 1

To prepare Sugar and Spice Rub: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper and black pepper.

Step 2

To prepare chops: Trim fat from chops. Brush 2 teaspoons oil over all sides of chops. Sprinkle chops evenly with 1 tablespoon of the rub (reserve the rest for another use); rub in with your fingers. Cover with plastic wrap; chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to lightly coat skillet. Add chops; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until 145 degrees F, turning once. Transfer chops to a warm platter; cover and keep warm.

Step 4

Remove skillet from heat. Slowly add wine to hot skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Return skillet to heat. Add sliced apples, broth, and 1 thyme sprig. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 3 minutes or just until apples are tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a small bowl; cover and keep warm. Bring broth mixture in skillet to boiling. Boil about 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Return chops and apples to skillet; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with snipped thyme. Serve immediately.

Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/256290/broccoli-casserole/

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread

2 pounds broccoli florets

3 tablespoons butter, divided

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

2 cups diced onion 

4 cloves garlic, minced

⅓ cup all-purpose flour 

3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

¾ teaspoon ground pepper

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake until dry and crispy, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Steam broccoli until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Chop coarsely and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. While stirring, slowly pour in chicken broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese, Worcestershire, pepper and salt, cook, stirring, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli.

Step 6

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Combine the melted butter and the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Spread evenly over the broccoli mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Step 7

Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

COMC Hopes To Lead The Way To Healthier Communities!

All of us here at COMC hope that you enjoyed this blog. It's so tempting sometimes to quit your healthy eating and give in to stress eating but don't. We believe in you! Be sure to follow us on our social media channels listed below for more health tips!

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COMC is Looking To Hire a Medical Receptionist!

Exciting news! Central Ozarks Medical Center continues to grow! Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to tell you all about the Medical Receptionist position we are hiring for in Camdenton, in this week's blog. If you have any questions, please call us today. In the meantime, read on to learn all about this position and how to apply.

Medical Receptionist

Camdenton, MO • Camdenton Clinic

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Responsibilities: The Medical Receptionist is responsible for basic clerical tasks such as answering phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information using electronic medical record system.

• Verifies patient insurance.

• Facilitates patient flow by notifying the provider of patients' arrival using electronic medical record system.

• Protects patient confidentiality.

• Makes appointments and keeps accurate appointment schedules.

• Efficiently works in electronic medical record system, files and retrieves medical charts.

• Collects and records payments for services.

• Performs daily reconciliation tasks, balances and prepares deposit slip.

• Makes deposit at the end of each business day.

• Properly navigates incoming and outgoing faxes by assigning to appropriate staff.

• Scans and attaches patient documents to proper electronic chart location or assign to appropriate staff member.

• Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phones

• Answers the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquette.

• Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized.

• Responds to patients', prospective patients, and visitor inquiries in a courteous manner.

Requirements

Qualifications Requirements: The Medical Receptionist must have the ability to plan and organize assignments and be self-motivating. Must possess patience in dealing with all people. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, vendors and all members of the public. Must have computer experience.

Education and/or experience: GED or High School diploma. Previous experience in a medical office desirable.

Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from all customers.

Mathematical Skills: Balancing daily log and bank deposit slip.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities: Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills, outstanding customer service skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility for the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

Ready To Become A Part of Our Work Family?

Apply HERE. If you have any questions, give us a call today. Remember, here at COMC, it's not just about what we do, but how we do it that matters. We take our hiring process seriously and it's important to us who we hire understand our philosophy.

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