Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : The Dentist provides direct patient care, including examinations and assessments; orders appropriate and cost-efficient diagnostic tests; provides dental management or other appropriate treatment; provides appropriate follow-up care or referral; documents all patient care and advice given; enters treatment recommendations and exam notes into EHR; provides education and counseling to patients as appropriate, develops and/or implements plans for health promotion and maintains competency in accordance with the age specific needs of the patient. Patients cared for include infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.

ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the mission, vision and philosophy of Spectra Health as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports all functions that attain and maintain compliance with regulatory or funding agencies.
• Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others as evidenced by: professional maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a variety of viewpoints and diversity in the workplace.
• Exhibits effective communication skills, including proper use of agency communication systems.
• Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain role competency.
• Supports the strategic plan of Spectra Health as evidenced by a working knowledge of the plan and participation in completing elements of the plan.
• Support the business and clinical plans of Spectra Health as evidenced by a working knowledge of the plan and participation in completing elements of the plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Provides care in the following disciplines of a general dental practice: diagnosis, preventative dentistry, operative dentistry, pedodontics, removable and fixed prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics (limited).
• Serve as a resource person for all staff on day to day issues.
• Serve as a role model for effective teamwork among staff and actively work to maintain positive morale and attitude.
• Serve as a liaison for SPECTRA HEALTH in outside agencies.
• Attends conferences and meetings of dental importance whenever possible.
• Participate as a team member and serves on committees as assigned.
• Assists in development of quality improvement monitors and documents required quality improvement monitoring data and reports on results.
• Seeks professional continuing education in order to improve or maintain knowledge, skills and abilities in order to provide efficient, effective and appropriate dental care to patients.
• Follows all applicable National Patient Safety Goals in the provision of patient care.
• Safeguards all patients' health information whether written, verbal, and electronic with privacy and confidentiality. Follow HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Oversees ordering of equipment and supplies
• Assists with IT issues if applicable (computers and Dentrix)
• Assist with hiring of new dental staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Certified Provider with valid licenses in jurisdiction of the clinic.
• CPR/BLS certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) weeks of employment.

Preferred:

• Computer skills required.
• Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral disease.
• Working knowledge of the principles, standard practices methods and techniques of
  dentistry.
• Knowledge of preventative dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention.
• Skill in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working
  relationships with patients and staff.
• Exhibit cultural sensitivity.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook. Ability to work on local desktop and in remote desktop sessions. Basic computer hardware knowledge.
• Ability to gain proficiency in SPECTRA HEALTH's organizational software programs
  including but not limited to the electronic medical or dental records, practice management
  systems, QuickBooks, and multiple web-site accounts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Dentist is a working dental provider. This position requires long periods of time working in a dental operatory, sitting on stools, and leaning over patients. It requires manual dexterity of the hands, keen eyesight, and the ability to communicate with patients. Periodically, the position requires lifting or carrying items that would be appropriate in an office environment, not more than 20lbs.

**Spectra Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation or gender identity.