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​​​Job Description Dentist
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Reports To:Â Executive Clinical Dental Director
Supervises:Â Not Applicable
Status:Â Salaried, Exempt, Professional
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POSITION SUMMARY:Â Performs professional, high-quality dental services to general public patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Kevin Jackson
Dentist - General
Southern Coastal, ME US
Posted: 01/06/2023
2023-01-06
2023-05-01
Job Number: 467802
Pay Rate: $160,000 to $198,250 DOE
Job Description
​​​Job Description Dentist
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Reports To:Â Executive Clinical Dental Director
Supervises:Â Not Applicable
Status:Â Salaried, Exempt, Professional
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POSITION SUMMARY:Â Performs professional, high-quality dental services to general public patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Provides high-quality dental health care to all who
request services.
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Provides competent and thorough assessment and
treatment.
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Provides referral for specialty care, case management,
and hygienist care as appropriate.
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Functions effectively as a member of the dental clinic
team with appropriate day-to-day clinical direction.
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Maintains policies, regulations, and licensure.
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Maintains current knowledge in the field.
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Enhances the public image of the program and agency
through professional conduct and appearance.
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Performs basic dentistry services within professional
ability, including, but not limited to:Â extractions, restorations,
impressions, x-rays, and oral exams.
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Encourages appropriate services through written
treatment plans and referrals or recall.
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Promotes smoking cessation counseling for patients.
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Responsible for patient clinical chart recordings,
treatment plans.
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Participates in outreach activities on behalf of
patients and PCHC.
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Attends required staff meetings and as requested,
participates in program planning.
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Provides preventive oral health education.
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Maintains professional education and knowledge on
dental procedures and practices.
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Provides professional in-service for clinic staff.
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Will share the responsibility of attending for GPR’s
and shared monitoring and coverage of externs.
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Mentors’ healthcare students.
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Communicate with team members to induce a positive and
productive work environment.
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Works as an integral part of the interdisciplinary
team to ensure high-quality patient care and outcomes.
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Complies with and shares in implementation of all OSHA
safety and infection control requirements.
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Conforms to the terms of employment contract, all
grant and funding conditions, and any relevant agreements between PCHC and
other entities.
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Performs other related activities, as required, to
assure program/department success.
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Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others,
focusing upon the attainment of organizational goals and objectives
through a commitment to teamwork.
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Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality
standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook.
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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.
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Abides by the organization’s compliance program and
requirements.
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Current on all required training for the current year.
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Provides services to external sites as required, if
needed.
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Performs all other duties,
as assigned by supervisor.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge of the principles and practice of family
dentistry.
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Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to
Dentistry and to community health centers.
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Knowledge of the structure and function of community
health centers.
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Maintains Board Certification
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TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
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Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic
substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a
medical practice setting.
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Normal medical office environment.
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Involves frequent contact with staff, patients, and
the public.
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Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve
dealing with people who are angry or upset.
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Working extended hours may be required as needed.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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Degree from an accredited School of Dentistry and a
valid license to practice dentistry in Maine.
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Completion of postgraduate training or 3-5 years of
work experience required.
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Demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of basic
dentistry services and to work as a team member.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong
commitment to public health dentistry.
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Clinical and public health experience.
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Must hold a valid license to practice dentistry in the
State of Maine.
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Must be registered with the State of Maine Board of
Dental Examiners.
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Will have up-to-date training and certification in
Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart
Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute.
Must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kevin Jackson
Director of Oral Health Recruitment
Originally from Flint, Michigan, Kevin served in the US Army as a Military Police officer. After being discharged as a disabled veteran, Kevin returned to Michigan and obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. He then worked in the healthcare field for 13 years in fields including; EMS, ED and Private Practice. He also taught both clinical and administrative courses at two colleges in the Portland Metropolitan Area.
Kevin made a move from podium to recruiting in 2007 to assist professionals obtain and advance their careers and recognize their dreams. He has over 5 years’ experience in motivating recruitment teams to achieve excellence and process discipline, resulting in successful outcomes for both candidates and employers.
