What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at sjfmc?
Job Description:
Dentist
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a Dentist to provide quality and compassionate care and help make an impact with our most underserved populations.
Summary: The Dentist provides the patient with the primary cost effective care, in a competent manner for prevention, diagnosis and treatment for oral disease.
Hours: This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours Monday - Friday and at least one evening per week.
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
- Evaluate the patient’s total dental care needs and provide personal dental care
- Perform physical assessment by interviewing, recording and interpreting medical, dental and social history of the patient
- Order diagnostic or therapeutic procedures or lab testing
- Develop an accurate identification of patients’ health problems based upon correct interpretation of findings
- Record findings, lab and/or diagnostic results and existing dental records
- Develop, implement, and coordinate all aspects of a dental care plan for each individual
- Manage the plan of care by monitoring the patient’s response to the therapeutic regimen, recording the patient’s process and counseling if needed
- Initiate referrals, when needed, to other health care providers and/or consulting physicians or dentist, offering counseling when needed, and document all information regarding referral in the medical chart
- Coordinate all aspects of patient care, including discharge and follow-up plans
- Facilitate interaction and cooperation among health care staff involved in the planning and provision of dental care
- Responsible for maintaining a current technical knowledge and is required to seek educational and professional opportunities to enhance clinical practice and competency
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the President/CEO.