Hyndman,
PA
US
Posted: 04/22/2024
2024-04-22
2024-05-25
Job Number: 995486
Pay Rate: 150k/year - 180k/year
Job Description
​​​​To apply for this or any Oral Health Position listed on our website, please apply through the site or forward your resume/CV with title and location to:
Kevin Jackson, Director
Oral Health Provider and Leadership Recruitment
kevin@uhcsolutions.comÂ
(503) 451-6773​
​​General Dentist - Job Description
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Reports To: Dental Director
Status: Salaried, Exempt, Professional
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POSITION SUMMARY
Performs professional, high-quality dental services to our general public patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Degree from an accredited School of Dentistry and a valid license to practice dentistry in Maine.
- Completion of postgraduate training or 3-5 years of work experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of basic dentistry services and to work as a team member.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong commitment to public health dentistry.
- Clinical and public health experience.
- Must hold a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Must be registered with the State of Pennsylvania Board of Dental Examiners.
- Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides high-quality dental health care to all who request services.Â
- Provides competent and thorough assessment and treatment.
- Provides referral for specialty care, case management, and hygienist care as appropriate.
- Functions effectively as a member of the dental clinic team with appropriate day-to-day clinical direction.
- Maintains policies, regulations, and licensure.
- Maintains current knowledge in the field.
- Enhances the public image of the program and agency through professional conduct and appearance.
- Performs basic dentistry services within professional ability, including, but not limited to: extractions, restorations, impressions, x-rays, and oral exams.
- Encourages appropriate services through written treatment plans and referrals or recall.
- Promotes smoking cessation counseling for patients.
- Responsible for patient clinical chart recordings, treatment plans.
- Participates in outreach activities on behalf of patients and our Clinic.
- Attends required staff meetings and as requested, participates in program planning.
- Provides preventive oral health education.
- Maintains professional education and knowledge of dental procedures and practices.
- Provides professional in-service for clinic staff.
- Will share the responsibility of attending for GPRs and shared monitoring and coverage of externs.
- Mentors healthcare students.
- Communicates with team members to induce a positive and productive work environment.
- Works as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and outcomes.
- Complies with and shares in implementation of all OSHA safety and infection control requirements.
- Conforms to the terms of employment contract, all grant and funding conditions, and any relevant agreements between CHC and other entities.
- Performs other related activities, as required, to assure program/department success.
- Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of organizational goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
- Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook.
- Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all accidents, regardless of severity, immediately to supervisor and completes incident/injury report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
- Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements.
- Current on all required training for the current year.
- Provides services to external sites as required, if needed.
- Performs all other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
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