Staff Dentist- Part Time or Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Dentist- Part Time or Full Time

Job Summary : Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) Staff Dentists responsibilities include comprehensive patient management including direct patient care, all necessary documentation, review of labs and diagnostic tests, and referral of specialty services as needed. Dentists are responsible for appropriate coding services, attending CCHS meetings, and completing other administrative duties as assigned, such as completion of staff evaluations. This is an exempt, full-time position in pay grade 11 with the pay range of $135,551.00 - $203,327.00 annually. The Staff Dentist reports directly to the Chief Dental Officer (CDO).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Competent and proficient in providing oral surgery, pediatric restorative, and preventive services.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the residents served.
• Direct patient care responsibilities include comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults including specialty training in utilization of minor sedation i.e.: N2O.

Education and Experience:

• DDS or DMD from accredited dental school OR
• BDS degree internationally confirmed and additional residency in US to acquire MD licensure.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in Maryland.
• BLS and ACLS
• DEA
• Two years of clinical experience or completion of post graduate dental training program (i.e., GPR, AEGD)

Core Values:

• Commitment To Service
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Patient Focus
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Caring & Compassion
• Professionalism
• Listening & Responding
• Safety
• AIDET

Job Related Competencies:

• Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
• Attention to Detail - The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values And Ethics - Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
• Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Commitment to Community:

Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:

• Prioritizing access for all individuals;
• Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
• Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
• Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains and contributes to the highest quality standards of his/her profession and Choptank Community Health System, Inc.
• Demonstrates an ability and desire to see patients when needed and by volume of care contributes to the maximization of delivery effort to the most patients.
• Completes documentation in a timely, legible, accurate and thorough manner.
• Participates in CCHS meetings and administrative process to provide the necessary input into CCHS activities.
• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.

Benefits:

• Tuition and education assistance
• Certification scholarships available
• Paid holidays (9)
• Flexible paid time off and vacation scheduling
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Employee wellness program
• Discretionary Bonuses

Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.