General Dentist

General Dentist

The general dentist is responsible for the day-to-day dental operations at the center(s), providing high quality dental care services to PACE participants. In addition, the general dentist will ensure smooth functioning of the dental clinics in collaboration with dental and auxiliary staff. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility is essential to performing the job duties.

Clinical 80%

• Performs initial and recall dental diagnosis and develops the dental treatment plan in conjunction with the PACE IDT, participant and/or family
• Presents patients their dental treatment plan and/or treatment options and communicates options clearly
• Effectively communicates with dental staff and medical IDT team to give the best possible treatment to the participant
• Provides high quality dental care to the participants in a professional and caring manner, in accordance with standard of care established by dental profession.
• Educates the participants, family members and community about oral health
• Ensures thorough documentation of patient charts which includes medical history, existing conditions and previous dental work. Progress notes are complete, clear and comprehensive. Informed consent and patient vital signs documented when needed.
• Performs all functions and provides care in following all rules and regulations of the state's dental practice act, OSHA, HIPPA and all state and federal agencies in accordance with the law.
• Ensures that all applicable policies and procedures are known and adhered to.
• Ensures safe working environment by following OSHA and Dental Practice Act guidelines

Practice Support 10%

• Communicates schedule changes to Director Dental Services in a timely manner to ensure continuous patient care
• Works scheduled hours and provides appropriate schedule coverage when necessary
• Adheres to patient scheduling process
• Monitors and controls practice expenses within budgeted amounts
• Actively coordinates and supports marketing directives to increase patient participation

Supervision - 10%

• Effectively supervises by example and leadership, motivation and direction to employees of the organization.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state and federal employment laws.
• Helps set the tone of the department to ensure morale, team work, and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.
• Regularly attends leadership/management, department, and staff 1:1 as a forum for communication, to ensure coordination and collaboration in meeting organization and individual goals.

Required:

• D.D.S or D.M.D Degree from U.S. accredited dental school
• Current dental license for state in which practicing
• Current CPR certification
• Current DEA license and adequate malpractice coverage
• 3+ years practice experience or GPR/ AEGD equivalent
• 1+ year working with the frail or elderly