Dentist

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Job Overview:

The Dentist is a full-time position working under the supervision of the Dental Director. The Dentist provides professional, high-quality dental diagnosis, treatment and education to a broad range of patients, including children, adolescents and adults. The Dentist also participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program in compliance with all regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, DPH, Joint Commission).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness.

Performance expectations:

• Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice and other settings
• Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist’s defined scope of training
• Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards
• Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing education requirements
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills:

• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery
• Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental science
• Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment
• Knowledge of community-based dental environment
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis and treatment
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care
• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
• Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients

 Behavioral qualities:

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• A team-player
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits
• Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team progress in meeting financial and productivity goals for the dental program
• Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence
• Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Uses sick time appropriately

 Experience:

 Minimum of 1 year experience in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of community-based dental services.

 Education Requirement:

 DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school

• Current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
• Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics
• Current CPR/AED certification

Salary:

 Based on experience and includes full benefits.

Contact Information:  Apply online at www.phmc.org

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. PHMC reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the health center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.