Per Diem Dentist - Limited License

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-exempt, Per Diem, Temporary

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Dental

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises assigned dental assistant while performing dental procedures. May assist in supervision of dental externs as needed.

LOCATION: Waltham

SALARY RANGE: Band G ($50.50 - $68.50 / hr.)

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most, the Per Diem Limited License Dentist will provide comprehensive and quality diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care to the health center patients. The Per Diem Limited License Dentist will also participate in the development and monitoring of clinical standards and will supervise an assigned dental assistant while performing dental procedures.

• Provide diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care for the Health Center patients within the scope of practice as directed by Dental Department leadership.
• Perform clinical examinations and formulate treatment plans.
• Perform preventive therapy including dental prophylaxis and sealants.
• Perform all phases of restorative dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthetics.
• Perform anterior endodontic therapy.
• Perform periodontal therapy including periodontal charting and scaling and root planning.
• Perform pediatric dental procedures including pulpotomies and space maintainers.
• Conduct routine exodontia and minor oral surgical procedures.
• Participate in the supervision of the dental assistants.
• Participate in developing clinical standards and monitoring clinical practice against these standards.
• Participate in various Health Center activities and Committees.
• Pre-estimate work being done, for Medicaid and private insurance.
• Assist in the training of new staff.
• Supervise and mentor dental students and hygiene trainees during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and educational objectives.
• Participate in community outreach and education activities.
• Work collaborative with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO accreditation and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Must maintain a patient volume consistent with CRCH’s business objectives, prorated based upon the percent of clinical hours worked if less than full time; must retain responsibility for the coordination and supervision of clinical aspects of health care provided to these patients.
• Productivity level expected : Expected to meet clinical standards of productivity as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Massachusetts Rate Setting Commission (2,100 to 3,000 encounters per year per full time equivalent).
• Must participate in the continuity of care of patients utilizing other health care facilities approved by CRCH for referrals, emergency room services, specialty referrals, and in-patient services in a cost-effective manner.
• Must maintain one standing evening session per week.
• When required, must be willing to participate in coverage for scheduled sessions during other providers’ vacation, emergency, personal, or family leaves.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Dental or designee.

• DMD/DDS from foreign dental school, and one year of general practice in the United States in Dentistry preferred.
• Eligible for limited license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be self-reflective, open to feedback, and able to alter communication styles based on the audience.
• Must be hands-on, serving as a role model for others in the department.
• Must be able to work in an environment where there are constant interruptions.
• Must have a willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization's needs/demands.
• Must be able to travel to either Charles River Community Health site (Brighton and Waltham) as needed.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.