DENTIST (FHC) - Full-time and Part-time/PRN positions

Dental Care Professional

Under general direction performs professional dental care work. Provides dental care and oral hygiene services. Performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class.) Performs dental examinations to determine condition of oral tissues utilizing x-rays, diagnostic instruments and procedures. Diagnoses dental problems and develops treatment plans. Performs or supervises the scaling, root planning and polishing of teeth. Thoroughly removes diseased hard or soft tissues from teeth, gingiva and bone of the oral cavity. Places and contours or supervises the placement and contouring of filling materials in teeth. Administers anesthetic/analgesic drugs for effective pain control. Prescribes appropriate medications for necessary therapeutic results. Ensures that progress notes are legible and complete by placing signature at end of entry. Performs triage and emergency treatment of patients with pain, infection and/or trauma. Supports and assists special community oriented dental care programs. Participates, as necessary, in the Chronic Care Collaborative meetings, seminars and initiatives. Adheres to universal precautions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Kentucky. Must have and maintain current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Test Weights Training & Experience: 100% DENTAL CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS: FHC - Portland 2215 Portland Avenue Louisville KY 40212 View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville KY 40202 Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM FHC - East Broadway 914 East Broadway Louisville KY 40204 Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS: FHC - Portland 2215 Portland Avenue Louisville KY 40212 View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - noon Sunday: Closed FHC - East Broadway 834 East Broadway Louisville KY 40204 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm Sunday: Closed FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville KY 40202 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Iroquois 4100 Taylor Blvd Louisville KY 40215 Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Fairdale 1000 Neighborhood Place Fairdale KY 40118 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Southwest 9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220 Louisville KY 40272 Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Americana 4805 Southside Drive Louisville KY 40214 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed