Dental Therapist

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Job Duties

• Provides care as part of a team, providing clinical treatments in collaboration with the supervising dentist. Manages patient dental care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, including necessary treatment and/or referrals. Maintains effective working relationships with patients and staff members while promoting a positive atmosphere within the site. Takes (or assigns to take) diagnostic quality digital x-rays and (as needed conventional radiographs) for proper diagnosis and patient treatment.
• Records and maintains appropriate and proper documentation in patient clinical records. Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper completion of dental charting, medical history, patient vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, etc). Timely completion of chart notes, charges, and billing. Completes (or assigns hygienist to complete) periodontal charting or survey in the patient’s records.
• Meets productivity and quality improvement goals. Works with Dental Center Manager and Chief Dental Officer, as well as the supervising dentist, in the proper and timely scheduling of patients.
• Assists the Dental Center Manager in the supervision of all dental support personnel, including dental hygienists, etc. (not to exceed the 3 Dental Assistants and no more than 2 Dental Hygienists).
• Maintains safe and disinfected working environment by complying with GLBHC’s Infection Control policies and other regulatory policies and infection control procedures and protocols. Wears Personal Protective Equipment in compliance with policies and protocols.
• Participates in GLBHC Quality Assurance activities, on-call, and Provider meetings as required.

• Provides care as part of a team, providing clinical treatments in collaboration with the supervising dentist. Manages patient dental care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, including necessary treatment and/or referrals. Maintains effective working relationships with patients and staff members while promoting a positive atmosphere within the site. Takes (or assigns to take) diagnostic quality digital x-rays and (as needed conventional radiographs) for proper diagnosis and patient treatment.
• Records and maintains appropriate and proper documentation in patient clinical records. Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper completion of dental charting, medical history, patient vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, etc). Timely completion of chart notes, charges, and billing. Completes (or assigns hygienist to complete) periodontal charting or survey in the patient’s records.
• Meets productivity and quality improvement goals. Works with Dental Center Manager and Chief Dental Officer, as well as the supervising dentist, in the proper and timely scheduling of patients.
• Assists the Dental Center Manager in the supervision of all dental support personnel, including dental hygienists, etc. (not to exceed the 3 Dental Assistants and no more than 2 Dental Hygienists).
• Maintains safe and disinfected working environment by complying with GLBHC’s Infection Control policies and other regulatory policies and infection control procedures and protocols. Wears Personal Protective Equipment in compliance with policies and protocols.
• Participates in GLBHC Quality Assurance activities, on-call, and Provider meetings as required.

• Maintains an organized work environment.
• Communication with parents and guardians as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising dentist and Chief Dental…