What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton?
Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton (CHCGD) is a non-profit health care organization whose mission is improving lives by providing quality primary and preventive healthcare services to those in need, regardless of ability to pay. We promote a family atmosphere and are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing quality patient care and excellent customer service.
CHCGD is seeking a dentist to work in our East Dayton Dental Center . The dentist will provide professional, high-quality dental diagnosis, treatment and education to a broad range of patients, including children, adolescents and adults.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness
- Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice and other settings
- Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentists 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
Required Knowledge, Experience or Licensure/Registration
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in general dentistry. Previous dental practice experience with low income/underserved communities preferred.
- Current licensure in the state of Ohio
- Valid DEA license
- Current CPR/AED certification
Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and loan repayment.