What are the responsibilities and job description for the DENTIST position at ResourceCare?
Job Summary
Responsible for providing a range of dental procedures (e.g. diagnose and provide treatment).
Responsibilities
- Responsible for completing patient screening procedures (e.g., oral health, dental history, examinations, etc.).
- Responsible for completing typical treatment procedures (e.g., preventative, restorative, endodontic, etc).
- Administer anesthetic and write prescriptions for medication.
- Counsels patient about good oral health and hygiene.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment.
- Provides excellent internal/external patient service via telephone and face-to-face contact.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have current, valid doctorate degree from an accredited school of dentistry.
- Licensed to practice in the state of Texas
- Initiative; flexibility; ability to effectively address multiple tasks requiring attention to detail; problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
- Knowledgeable of all ADA codes, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to function with autonomy and minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage confidential records and information.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Educational Qualifications
- Must have a Doctor of Dentistry degree.
- Licensed in the state of Texas
- Current CPR certification.
Typical Physical Demands
- Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
- Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
- Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.
- Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
- Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors
- Physical: Sitting 40-50% of time and standing, walking 20-30% of time. Lift up to 20-50 lbs; push and pull up to 20-50 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.