Dentist

Description The faculty dentist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership. Qualifications Minimum Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)/DMD dental degree from an ADA accredited dental school (Required) Pediatric Dentist – Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from a CODA accredited pediatric dentistry residency program (Required) Minimum Work Experience: 2 years treating infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs in various settings including sedation and general anesthesia (Required) 2 years Hospital training (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical and dental care. Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care. Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team. Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on developments in the subspecialty. Required Licenses and Certifications: Ability to obtain an unrestricted dental license in the District of Columbia. Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center (Required) American Board Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) Board Certification – board certified or eligible; if eligible, must receive board certification within 2 years of employment (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Commitment to World Class Care: Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites ethically, professionally, and timely. Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service, and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication. Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership. Actively participate in family-centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and relevant ancillary services as appropriate. Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies. Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourage questions from trainees. Commitment to Advocacy: Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives. Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well-being. Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques. Participate in specific health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs. Commitment to Research: Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty. Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality, and management journals. Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects. Participate in research committees, workshops, special interest groups, etc. Commitment to Education: Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees. Participate as appropriate in hospital/university-wide educational programs. Participate as appropriate in local, regional, and national educational efforts. Provide timely feedback to trainees. Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver. Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively. Commitment to Quality & Compliance: Follow established bylaws, policies, and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies, and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations, including complete clinical charge documentation. Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement. Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation, and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment, and quality of care; participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff, and hospital committees. Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them. Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 #J-18808-Ljbffr