Dentist

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Doctors Full Time Staff Elizabeth, WV, US

3 days ago Requisition

Department Name:
Clinical

Position

Reports to:

CMO

FLSA Requirements:

Location:

Parkersburg Family Care - Emerson Avenue

The dentist provides patients with dental care and promptly maintains medical records to ensure patient needs are met, in accordance with professional standards of care, licensure restrictions, federal and state regulations, accrediting agency standards, grant mandates, and Coplin Health System’s mission, policies, and procedures.

• Provides a range of oral healthcare services (e.g., restorative, operative, preventive, extractions, etc.) to all patients in accordance with standard dental practices, FQHC regulations, and Coplin’s mission.
• Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues to evaluate oral health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
• Documents all patient visits/interactions in accordance with clinical policy and procedure and best practices to ensure the integrity and completeness of patient records.
• Delivers quality oral healthcare in a safe, efficient, and competent manner.
• Attends and participates in patient care reports, team conferences, provider meetings, and other staff meetings as determined by supervisor.
• Maintains an appropriate clinical focus on items such as: health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnoses and treatment of oral diseases, and upholding QI initiatives.
• Orders, performs, analyzes, and/or interprets records, reports, and examination information to diagnose and choose best practice for patient conditions.
• Coordinates and collaborates with CMO, CQO, and/or CCO to train and teach staff/community entities, identify the education needs of others, develop formal educational or training programs or classes, and teach or instruct others/groups on oral health.
• Participates in committees, site-specific projects, and outreach projects (e.g., strategic planning, QI/QA, Peer Review, mentoring staff, and Precepting) as assigned.
• Assists with the development of written clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Participates in the development of risk management protocols as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information as required by HIPAA and Coplin policies and procedures.
• Ensures that patient rights are protected.
• Assists in maintaining clinical areas and equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards (e.g., infection control policies and procedures).
• Continually enhances clinical practice by participating in professional development opportunities.
• Maintains a routine patient schedule in accordance with Coplin’s operating hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer and/or other members of the management team.
• Decision-Making
• Communication
• Consultation
• Facilitation
• Analysis
• Education
• Critical Evaluation
• Ethical Practice
• Leadership
• Cultural Competence

Must have a current and valid state license to practice oral healthcare in the State of West Virginia. Must be in good standing with all appropriate licensing agencies.

Employees are expected to follow CHS safety and health policies.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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