Dentist

Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, primary function is to provide diagnostic, preventive and corrective dental services at a high level of quality and efficacy. Additional functions will include and not be limited to: administrative tasks related to patient care including documentation of all clinical and electronic contact with patients in the electronic dental record while insuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards. Dentist is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Dental Center and the Funds.

Essential Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures, as well as provide preventive and corrective services.
• Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
• Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
• Formulates and presents periodontal, restorative and maintenance treatment plans and effectively presents these plans to patients.
• Administer anesthetics for pain control.
• Design, prepare, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as crowns, bridges and removable dentures.
• Perform simple and surgical tooth extractions.
• Root Canal Therapy on anterior, premolar and selected molar teeth.
• Performs at or above published productivity and quality standards.
• Perform basic restorative procedures including composite and amalgam fillings.
• Prescribes medications as needed to control disease and alleviate pain.
• In compliance with OSHA safety standards, follows universal precautions in order to protect themselves and their patients from unprotected exposure to infectious diseases and other harmful agents.
• Appropriate, accurate and timely communication in the electronic dental record to all sub-departments involved in patient’s care, including clerical, DAs, Dental Hygienists, Dentists and Administrative Staff.
• Participate in any/all of the Dental Center improvements geared towards operational excellence.
• All other duties assigned by Administrator, Clinical Manager and Operations Manager

Qualifications: Current NYS Dental License, Current DEA Registration Certificate.

Requirements: Documentation of current HBV vaccination status.   Current Professional Liability Insurance with 1M/3M coverage. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform in the position. Detail oriented, ability to prioritize workload, ability to effectively communicate simple and complex health issues in a caring and professional manner, strong and consistent commitment to improving the oral health of the patient, strong communication and interpersonal skills, team player, outstanding work ethic and employment record (including attendance and punctuality).  Computer skills must include Word, Excel, and ability to provide accurate and timely documentation in an electronic dental record. 

Language Skills:  Speak, read, write, and understand English

Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability and technical expertise, to analyze, assess, recommend and implement solutions to complex issues or problems with a minimum of supervisory intervention.  Must be able to appropriately set goals, objectives, and priorities based upon the organizational mission, vision, and values within his/her scope of services, and that of his/her department or service component

Physical Demands: 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, couching, or crawling
• ½ to 2/3 of time: Sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Over 2/3 of time: Talking or hearing
• 100% of the time: Using hands

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 1/3 to 2/3 of time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, moderate noise.