Dentist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the Dental Director, the dentist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral health issues to ensure the overall health of patients' teeth and gums.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Listed below you will find essential duties and responsibilities to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodation will be granted, as necessary to perform the essential duties and function of this position.

• Conducting thorough dental examinations and diagnosing oral diseases.
• Performing treatments such as fillings, extractions, root canals, and surgeries.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients.
• Educating patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
• Prescribing medications and recommending treatments for oral health conditions.
• Taking and interpreting dental X-rays and other diagnostic tools.
• Supervising dental staff, including hygienists and assistants.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and staying updated on advancements in dental care.
• Ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety protocols within the practice.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by dental office manager or supervisor

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
  • One year of experience as a Dentist t is preferred.
• CERTIFICATION & LICENSE
  • Valid state license to practice dentistry.
  • Valid DEA
• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
  • Ability to conduct oneself in a profession manner
  • Ability to cooperative and collaborate with a team of dental professional to provide non-discriminatory care to underserved patient populations
  • Ability to use Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn and use Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g., IMS, EPIC and Dentrix).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to take initiative and function with a high level of independence and problem solve.
  • Ability to maintain a good attendance and report to work on time
  • Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written)  
  • Ability to provide good customer/patient services
  • Ability to lift 20 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 7-8 hours per day
  • Ability to adhere to the health center’s policies and procedures include but not limited to safety, employment and dental care services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is characteristic of a clinic environment. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel.  The employee is also required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.