Dentist
Classification
Reports To
Dental Director
Date
April 2021
JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY
To provide dental care in the diagnosis and treatment of patients of the PATHS School
Based Clinic. Responsible for providing preventative and restorative dental care that is consistent with accepted professional standards to children ages from Kindergarten to twelfth grade. Expected to consistently work to ensure patient satisfaction and maintain positive relationships with the PATHS' staff and school personnel. Works as part of a care team that practices evidenced based medicine in a Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.
Education and/or experience
Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS)
Competencies
• Minimum of one years' experience in human/social services, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Training or direct experience in counseling, interviewing, service plan development, decision making, and information and referral services is preferred.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services and supervise dental and clinical staff.
2. Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical dental policies and procedures.
3. Diagnose and evaluate dental conditions and maintaining accurate dental records to support diagnose/evaluation.
4. Interpret x-rays and treat mouth diseases. Provide restorations and other treatment as needed.
5. Perform emergency procedures on patients to reduce or eliminate pain. Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plan with patients.
6. Instruct/educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
7. Assist with the development and implementation of Dental Quality Assurance.
8. Train and evaluate assigned dental staff.
9. Other assignments by Dental director as necessary.
10. Provides supervision and guidance for PATHS' Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
PATHS' provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Signatures
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
Manager Date
HR Date
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work setting:
In-person
Education:
Doctorate (Required)
License/Certification:
Dental License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person