ATTENDING DENTIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role, you are responsible for:

• The attending dentist oversees the care of the patient and provides the appropriate level of supervision based on the nature of the patient’s condition;
• The attending dentist shall review the progress notes and provide constructive commentary on content;
• For each patient encounter, the attending physician must ensure that services provided are appropriate, review with the resident the patient’s history and diagnosis, document the extent of his/her participation in the review and direction of services provided to the patient;
• During a resident’s first three months of residency, the attending dentist must be physically present for the key portion of every encounter between the patient and the resident;
• The attending dentist may advise the program director if he/she believes a change in the level of the resident’s responsibility and supervision should be considered;
• Ensuring compliance with the program’s OSHA/Infection Control, Radiation Safety, and HIPAA protocols and policy as per outside regulatory requirements and expectations;
• Attending medical staff/GME meetings as scheduled;
• Directing the program’s Quality Assurance program to include resident performance improvement plans and pro-active chart reviews;
• Managing any patient complaints or concerns in the direction of timely and appropriate resolution;
• Actively participating in didactic courses, in accordance with interests and expertise;
• Participating in clinical instruction and supervision of Residents which may include direct patient care;
• Monitoring Resident caseload for quality, diversity, and quantity;
• Evaluation and monitoring Resident and faculty performance on a regular basis in accordance with program and CODA standards;
• We have opportunities available in Cleveland, Akron, Ashtabula, Dayton, and Columbus!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Community health center
• In-person
• Office
• Private practice

Ability to Relocate:

• Dayton, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person