What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Dentist position at Delta Health Center?
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Dentist
Department: Dental Services
Reports To: Dental Services Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY
Provides a comprehensive dental
program throughout the life cycle, with emphasis on prevention of dental
disease, promotion of dental health and the treatment of disease, injuries and
malformations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Works with members of other
departments, participates in planning joint technical programs, and
recommending methods and procedures for coordination of dental services with
medical, nutritional, social and other human services.
Investigates and studies trends
and developments in dental practices and techniques reflecting applicable
advances in the field to guide professional and technical staff.
Participates in the integration
of dental health services into primary care as indicated in the Dental Health
Care Plan.
Assist in the development and
execution of the Dental Health Plan.
Establishes and maintains a
recall system, short call list, lists of patients who are chronically late and
break appointments.
Maintains accurate, confidential
and secure patient records.
Provides dental care by
diagnosing and treating disease, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
Makes visual examination of the
patient’s teeth and surrounding oral structures, utilizing x-rays, mouth
mirror, exploration, instruments and other diagnostic procedures; enters
findings on a dental chart and in patient’s medical records; decides upon and
carries to completion the most feasible plan of treatment including scheduling
the necessary follow-up appointments.
Locate and repair cavities in
teeth.
Extracts impacted, infected or
otherwise diseased and troublesome teeth or performs root canal work.
Makes impressions and models of
jaw and mouth in preparation for dentures.
Treats diseases of teeth, gums,
and mouth with appropriate drugs or by surgery.
Advises patients about dental
health practices.
Assists in maintaining adequate
dental supplies and equipment.
Promotes the fluoridation of
public water.
Conducts and participates in an
ongoing dental health education program.
Conducts dental screenings
on-site and off-site and tracks abnormalities.
Actively participates in the
Continuous Quality Improvement Committee.
Observes and assists dental
personnel at work to insure safe and ethical practices.
Participates in national, state
and local dental societies and professional organizations.
Attends staff meetings and
in-service education programs.
Formulates and writes technical
reports and procedures.
Teaches patients, community and
personnel dental health.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable
laws. Responsibilities include training
employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance;
regarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving
problems in the absence of the Director of Dental Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
DDS or DMD from an accredited
School of Dentistry.
Six months of clinical experience
preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret related documents. Ability to
respond effectively to patient’s inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using
original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on
controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards
of directors.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of
logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical
problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal
symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its
most difficult phases. Ability to deal
with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be licensed to practice
Dentistry in the State of Mississippi.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move patients. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,
fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical
shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Works with members of other
departments, participates in planning joint technical programs, and
recommending methods and procedures for coordination of dental services with
medical, nutritional, social and other human services.
Investigates and studies trends
and developments in dental practices and techniques reflecting applicable
advances in the field to guide professional and technical staff.
Participates in the integration
of dental health services into primary care as indicated in the Dental Health
Care Plan.
Assist in the development and
execution of the Dental Health Plan.
Establishes and maintains a
recall system, short call list, lists of patients who are chronically late and
break appointments.
Maintains accurate, confidential
and secure patient records.
Provides dental care by
diagnosing and treating disease, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
Makes visual examination of the
patient’s teeth and surrounding oral structures, utilizing x-rays, mouth
mirror, exploration, instruments and other diagnostic procedures; enters
findings on a dental chart and in patient’s medical records; decides upon and
carries to completion the most feasible plan of treatment including scheduling
the necessary follow-up appointments.
Locate and repair cavities in
teeth.
Extracts impacted, infected or
otherwise diseased and troublesome teeth or performs root canal work.
Makes impressions and models of
jaw and mouth in preparation for dentures.
Treats diseases of teeth, gums,
and mouth with appropriate drugs or by surgery.
Advises patients about dental
health practices.
Assists in maintaining adequate
dental supplies and equipment.
Promotes the fluoridation of
public water.
Conducts and participates in an
ongoing dental health education program.
Conducts dental screenings
on-site and off-site and tracks abnormalities.
Actively participates in the
Continuous Quality Improvement Committee.
Observes and assists dental
personnel at work to insure safe and ethical practices.
Participates in national, state
and local dental societies and professional organizations.
Attends staff meetings and
in-service education programs.
Formulates and writes technical
reports and procedures.
Teaches patients, community and
personnel dental health.
Benefits
Benefits
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Employee discount
· Health insurance
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Vision insurance
