OPS DENTIST

Ops Dentist

This part time position is responsible for providing dental services in the DOH-Okaloosa Dental Program. Oversee treatment standards, quality and productivity of subordinates. Ensures standards of dentistry are met, maintained, and achieved for services provided. Supports the Dental Program Manager by overseeing and guiding the professional work of the dental assistants and hygienists. Performs the following:

• Conducts dental exams, diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluations for oral related pathology and its adjacent tissues and structures, including emergency surgical, prevention.
• Dentist interprets radiographs and/or intraoral photographs of oral structures, taken by qualified personnel, for the diagnosis and management of dental infections and related oral diseases.
• Treats infections, diseases, injuries and malformations of the mouth and teeth.
• Perform extractions and other related oral surgical procedures.
• Performs dental restorative work using composite materials.
• Apply topical fluoride.
• Performs occlusal analysis.
• Performs scaling and root planning and prophylaxis procedures.
• Mounts articulated models for lab services.
• Provides consultation and referral as required/needed.
• Records procedures and services rendered to clients in client record.
• Provides educational programs and promotional programs related to dental health.
• Meets and coordinates with dental staff members quarterly and as needed to review records and reports and to update staff on new policies/guidelines.
• Ensures accurateness and completeness of dental records and billing sheets and compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA guidelines for dental program and staff.
• Collaborates with the Dental Program Manager to maintain and/or update the Dental Program Policy and Procedure Manual and the Infection Control Manual and ensure compliance with DOH Dental Program Guidelines.
• Responsible for staying current on Medicaid billing guidelines and sharing current information and updates with dental staff.
• Maintains accurate pharmacy log.
• Attends training and seminars to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to duties and responsibilities.
• Responsible for ensuring EARs are input and verified in the HMS system in accordance with DOH/HMS guidelines and deadlines.
• Ensures EARs time is always in agreement with timesheet.
• Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic format.
• Provides consultative and technical assistance to public and private entities regarding oral health issues.
• Monitors quality of care to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• This individual assures compliance with all dental record documentation with federal and state law and with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Bureau of Dental Program expectations.
• Works independently and makes decisions based on analysis of data and knowledge of dental practice.
• Maintains skills and completes on-going training to maintain active license in accordance with the dental practice act.
• Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency's mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to weigh relative costs and benefits of potential action
• Possesses problem-solving and analytical skills
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of the principles and processes of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and behavioral competencies.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Dentist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes
• Must have a valid U.S. Drivers License

Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County 810

E. James Lee Blvd. Crestview, FL