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DEPARTMENT: |
Dental |
POSITION NUMBER: |
260 |
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POSITION: |
Dentist |
LOCATION: |
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SALARY/RANGE: |
Based on Experience |
STATUS: |
Full-time/Exempt |
Under the
clinical supervision of the 4C’s Dental Director and the administrative
supervision of the 4C's Business Director, the 4C's Dentist is
responsible for providing dental care to registered 4C's patients under
the scope of services established by the 4C's Governing Board, the dental
practice guidelines approved by the 4C's Dental Director, and the operational
business procedures of the 4C's Business Director. Responsible for increasing access to care for
the underserved, providing care for both acute care walk-in patients and those
with appointments according to procedures; providing excellent customer service
and quality of care; participating in assuring all standards and requirements
are meet for satisfactory performance in a federally-qualified community dental
clinic that is JCAHO accredited.
Essential
Job Functions
90%-Performs
direct dental care to 4C's patients according to scope of services
and related procedures; obtains medical/dental history with a
comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health; addresses all
contra-indications pertaining to treatment and identifies patient's chief
complaint or reason for visit; provides quality clinical and radiographic
evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity; promotes oral
health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and
restorative dentistry and oral hygiene; assists Dental Director in reviews and
follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures; documents and
follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative
therapy according to scope of services and dental practice guidelines;
accurately documents care given and proper procedural codes according to
procedures; maintains baseline radiographs and any other radiographs necessary
to diagnose and treatment plan the case.
5%-Participates
in dental quality assurance programs such as monthly peer review, infection
control and OSHA regulations; assists Dental Director in evaluating and
implementing improvements to dental operations and services to patients;
and assures access to care for walk-in patients.
5%-Other duties
as assigned by the Dental Director and/or 4C's Business Director.
Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of appropriate level of care.
Skill in
providing excellent patient care and follow-up; organizing and promoting the
completion of treatment plans in an appropriate and efficient time frame;
excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload
and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to ability to identify appropriate level of care,
adhere to the standard of care, perform sequenced itemization of therapy based
upon the medical/dental history, clinical examination, and diagnosis. Treatment
should include but not be limited to the following: elimination of pain,
removal of carious lesions, restorative, periodontics, endodontics,
prosthodontics, and oral surgery. Ability to interact effectively and
professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education,
racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds; work effectively with managers,
co-workers, members of the public and professional groups; manage and
coordinate activities and projects; communicate effectively, clearly, concisely
with others (internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing),
consistently demonstrate positive/proactive customer service attitude;
consistently maintains ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service
and fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and members of the public;
work as an effective team member; function independently, exercise sound
judgment and initiative; be flexible to shift priorities; maintain
confidentiality; establish and maintain effective interpersonal work
relationships, effectively assist providers; work toward goals and objectives of
draft priorities; follow 4Cs Clinic practice guidelines and Health District
policies – including adhering to the Health District’s immunization policy and
the mission, vision, and Guiding Principles of the Health District; receive
constructive feedback including evaluation of ones productivity and practice
attributes; and be available to accept new assignments to meet disaster–related
Health District responsibilities.
Education / Experience
Graduation from
an accredited high school or equivalent plus licensed to practice as a dentist
in the State of
License and/or Certification
Licensed to
practice in the State of
Special Requirements
Must have
reliable transportation and be willing to travel between GCHD facilities. Must be willing to work evening hours.
Deadline
Open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer