What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Oak Orchard Health?
Description
Provide high-quality dental care to Oak Orchard patients by diagnosing and treating dental health ailments. Work in tandem with hygienists and assistants to ensure excellent patient health and satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in efforts to provide the highest quality patient care to all segments of the communities served by Oak Orchard.
- Maintain a safe, clean, orderly work area
- Adhere to all organizational personnel policies
- Provide dental, diagnostic, and treatment services to patients in the health center as allocated by the Dental Practice Act of New York State.
- Appropriately record dental evaluation and treatment in patient EHR.
- Refer patients as necessary for appropriate specialty care.
- Provide day-to-day supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists who work with him/her.
- Indicates commitment to organizational values.
- Participate in annual continuing dental education.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
- Adhere to all exposure and infection control protocols.
- Participate in departmental peer review process.
- Lock all completed notes within three days.
- Any other reasonable requests by senior management.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications:
- Commitment to creating a positive team environment and being a good team member.
- Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to Oak Orchard patients and organizational information.
- Strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and completion of General Practice Residency as required in New York State.
