Dentist

Overview

JOB TITLE: Dentist

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Dental Operations

JOB SUMMARY: The Dentist provides direct patient care, including examinations and assessments; orders appropriate and cost-efficient diagnostic tests; provides dental management or other appropriate treatment; provides appropriate follow-up care or referral; documents all patient care and advice given; enters treatment recommendations and exam notes into EHR; provides education and counseling to patients as appropriate, develops and/or implements plans for health promotion and maintains competency in accordance with the age specific needs of the patient.

Patients cared for include infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.

• Privacy & confidentiality: Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality protocols, ensuring the protection of both patient and employee information in accordance with Spectra Health's policies.
• Champion organizational values: Promote and embody Spectra Health's core values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Equity, and Inclusivity in all interactions and decision-making processes.
• Culture of safety: Foster a culture of safety; proactively addressing hazards, incidents, and security concerns while contributing to a positive and safe work environment for employees and patients.
• Teamwork & collaboration: Approach teamwork with a positive and collaborative mindset, building strong relationships across departments and sharing knowledge and experiences to enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
• Be part of the solution: Actively support organizational change, offering solutions, participating in leadership initiatives, and championing efforts that align with Spectra Health's evolving mission and goals.
• Patient-centered decision making: Prioritize the best interests of Spectra Health's patients, ensuring quality care and positive outcomes.
• Training & meetings: Complete mandatory training requirements and attend at least 80% of departmental meetings to stay informed and aligned with organizational goals and policies.
• Policy adherence & compliance champion: Strictly adhere to all Spectra Health policies and procedures, and act as a departmental advocate for Spectra Health's Compliance Program activities

• Provides care in the following disciplines of a general dental practice: diagnosis, preventative dentistry, operative dentistry, pedodontics, removable and fixed prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics (limited).
• Serve as a resource person for all staff on day to day issues.
• Serve as a role model for effective teamwork among staff and actively work to maintain positive morale and attitude.
• Serve as a liaison for Spectra Health in outside agencies.
• Attends conferences and meetings of dental importance whenever possible.
• Participate as a team member and serves on committees as assigned.
• Assists in development of quality improvement monitors and documents required quality improvement monitoring data and reports on results.
• Seeks professional continuing education in order to improve or maintain knowledge, skills and abilities in order to provide efficient, effective and appropriate dental care to patients.
• Follows all applicable National Patient Safety Goals in the provision of patient care.
• Safeguards all patients' health information whether written, verbal, and electronic with privacy and confidentiality. Follow HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Oversees ordering of equipment and supplies
• Assists with IT issues if applicable (computers and Dentrix)
• Assist with hiring of new dental staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Certified Provider with valid licenses in jurisdiction of the clinic.
• CPR/BLS certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) weeks of employment.

Preferred:

• Computer skills required.
• Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral disease.
• Working knowledge of the principles, standard practices methods and techniques of dentistry.
• Knowledge of preventative dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in…