Dentist

• Study, evaluate, diagnose, and treat the diseases of the teeth and gums related to dental training.
• Treats clients and maintains an awareness of interactions of medication.
• Develops patient treatment plan and/or explain treatment plan as formulated.
• Advises patient of need for medication and results of non-use of medication.
• Examines patients utilizing a variety of dental equipment, instruments, and test following standard dental procedures.
• Maintains complete and adequate case and dental histories and renders reports.
• Provides professional direction to other dental personnel.
• Follows HJAHC procedures for documenting patient records to ensure appropriate billing for client treatment.
• Greets all patients/clients/customers via telephone or directly in a personal and professional manner.
• Is a member of the health team

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be accessible and approachable
• Have respectful interactions with colleagues
• Identifying opportunities to improve process and become part of the solution
• Be a good colleague and team member using the core values of transparency, civility, and respect.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned by Dental Director. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Degree from an accredited dental school program required; demonstrated competence in dental practice

• Licensure to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey required

• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Strong persuasive and presentation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accepted principles of dental practices and the role of dental services in a public health program.
• Ability to render effective dental diagnosis and treatment in a public health setting and to supervise the work of other dentists.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; capable of working with computers and software applications suitable for health care environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good Health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Strong persuasive and presentation skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• The Dentist is responsible to the Dental Director for the administration of the organization and for proper interpretation and fulfillment of all his/her functions, responsibilities, authority and relationships.
• The Dentist maintains personal contacts with the Dental Director, other staff, and the public to the greatest degree possible.