Dentist-part time, Glynn County

Job Title

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for insurance, paid leave or retirement benefits. Pay rate-$85-$90/hr based on experience and qualifications. Work up to 29 hours per week.

Job Description

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Diagnoses, treats, prevents and controls disorders of the teeth and mouth including gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth

Job Responsibilities

1. Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of oral health services in Glynn County. 2. Assure that dental services are adequate, appropriate, and accessible; Develop long and short-term goals for the health agency and participate in the agency's strategic and operational planning. 3. Maintain awareness of advances in dental medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, Government regulations, health insurance charges, billing process and financing options. 4. Manage and direct administrative activities for health care employee. 5. Participate in the development and administration of program budgets. 6. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. 7. Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services. 8. Examine 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

Additional Responsibilities: 1. Knowledge of dental diseases and infections 2. Ability to manage and treat significantly medically compromised patients 3. Knowledge and understanding of the various types of commonly prescribed medications and their impact on oral health and dental treatments 4. Ability to operate dental machinery and equipment 5. Knowledge of radiology techniques

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience at the lower level Dentist 1 (HCP130) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Additional Information

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.