Dentist Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Dental / Dentistry

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.

Responsibilities

Diagnose dental disease or injury, establish treatment plans, and perform fillings, extractions and related procedures.

Provide dental supervision of the Dental Assistant(s) and the Dental Hygienist(s) assigned to his/her patients.

Follow procedures that comply with OSHA requirements to maintain the safety of the patients and themselves.

Participate in dental team meetings and general health center staff meetings.

Assist in reviewing Dental Clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment.

Consult with other Dentists and healthcare providers either as a resource or to ensure safe treatment.

Refer patients for specialty care as appropriate. Such referrals may not be made to a Dentist’s private practice, or to a dentist with whom the dentist is a partner or associate.

Participate in interviews and make recommendations for hiring staff, counseling employees, rendering performance evaluations and ensuring quality of care.

Remain current on new theories and procedures through continuing education. Meet educational requirements for licensure.

May participate in planning and implementation of community dental programs.

Utilize professional judgment in the performance of the services to be provided consistent with organizational policies and procedures, the law and the standards of one’s profession.

Other Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.
During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.

Education

D.D.S or D.M.D from an accredited school of dentistry.

Experience

Two to three years practice in dentistry and/or in areas such as a community dentistry program.

Other Requirements

License to practice as a dentist in Michigan.
Be able to perform simple functions on the computer and to be able to search and document in the electronic medical and dental records.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Physical Requirements

The ability to tolerate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for extended periods.
Ability to access office files.

Working Conditions

Works in office conditions.
Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and other bodily fluids.

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