General Dentist- Float

Overview

A full time, non-exempt position responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The Staff Dentist supervises the dental assistants and dental hygienists of the community health center in the absence of the Dental Director.

General Dentist

Dental

Chief Clinical Officer

Exempt

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient-dentist transactions in the dental record so the record reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided. Completes referrals, data collection instruments and other required records.
• Educates individuals on oral health conditions and the promotion of oral health and disease prevention.
• Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Prepares specific reports as requested by the Dental Director.
• Assists in continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of center staff as requested.
• Designs, develops, and implements Dental Department policies, protocols and procedures in compliance with current professional standards as directed by the Dental Director.
• Provides technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
• Participates in short- and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency, including development of goals and objectives.
• Provides consultation to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues in the absence of the Dental Director.
• Travels as necessary to fulfill the corporation’s needs and attends meetings to represent the corporation and/or the Dental Department.
• Coordinates and integrates the corporation’s dental programs and services with other corporate programs for patient welfare.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing dentistry and clinical care, including personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality.
• Participates in recruitment/retention activities as necessary.
• Performs other related tasks as directed by the Dental Director to achieve organizational goals.

• Education and Experience:
  Graduation from an accredited dental school. Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred. Knowledge of public health principles and practices is preferred.
• Computer Skills:
  Ability to gain knowledge of the Practice Management System, Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Ohio (Not applicable to commissioned NHSC/PHS officers). Current Basic Life Saving certification. Ohio DEA registration. Medicare and Medicaid provider number.
• Other Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges; hospital privileges are preferred.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care