General Dentist

General Dentist

La Red Health Center Inc Georgetown, Delaware, United States

Description:

Reports To: Chief Dental Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY: The Dentist will assess patients’ oral health; formulate comprehensive dental treatment for patients across the age spectrum; implement dental treatment plans including emergency treatment, disease control, restoration, and recall; make referrals to specialists as needed; encourage patient participation in prevention activities.

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injured and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
• Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose disease or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments.
• Administer anesthetic to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during dental procedures.
• Delivers direct patient care to patients.
• Formulates plan of care for each patient and communicated that plan.
• Educates patients on oral health care and preventive care.
• Using Dentrix, documents dental history or complaints, records and reports pertinent observations, treatments and care plans.
• Conducts patient triage for walk-in patients.
• Maintains and updates dental supplies and instruments as needed.
• Assembles and evaluates dental health educational materials.
• Trains and monitors performance of clinic staff.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements:

• Current Delaware Dental license.
• Minimum eight to ten years general dental experience; public or non-profit environment preferred.
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff and volunteers
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Demonstrated track record with respect to detail orientation and accuracy
• Computer literacy and competency with electronic donor tracking systems
• Commitment to La Red Health Center’s mission
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, for interaction with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• An interest in the welfare of others and a sympathetic manner.
• Good administrative and managerial skills.
• Strong academic ability.
• Computer skills.
• Self-discipline.
• Manual dexterity and technical dental skills, plus the ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and to work with multi-cultural, diverse patient population.
• Prior experience in mentoring students preferred.

Language

Skills:

English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing
• Ability to manage and share pertinent information with staff and Board of Directors
• Ability to present, inform and motivate individuals and groups about La Red Health Center’s mission and philanthropy
• Goal-oriented and persistent

Equipment Operated:

x-ray and panoramic x-ray equipment, wide range of dental instruments. Computer use and proficiency required.

Work Environment:

Medical offices or dental operatories in Health Center. Controlled lighting, air quality, and temperature settings. Environmental hazards may be unpredictable including exposure to blood, communicable diseases and patient responses.

Mental/

Physical Requirements:

Involves standing, walking, kneeling, bending, grasping, manipulating and squatting and lifting (up to 50 lbs.).Standing may be more than six (6) hours per day. Must be able to work in a standard medical office setting including use of a computer, and standard office equipment. Must have ability to read computer…