Weekend Dentist

Job Location: Portage, IN 46368
Position Details
Summary / Objective
The Dentist provides dental services within the scope of licensing, training, credentialing, general practice, & utilizing the PCMH model. The Dentist must meet credentialing requirements for NSHC, as applicable, and must demonstrate dental competency in the area of general practice.
Essential Functions

Performs quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity
Promotes oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventative and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene
Utilizing the PCMH model, reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures
Documents and follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventative and restorative therapy that have been reviewed with patients and informed consents granted prior to rendering treatment
Manages medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health
Addresses all contraindications pertaining to treatment and identify patient's chief complaint or reason for visit
Maintains the baseline radiographs and any other radiographs necessary to diagnose and treatment plan the case
Appropriately administer dental anesthesia to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures
Assist in the training of new dental staff
Performs a rotation of being on call for emergency dental call service as applicable
Prepares reports and other documentation as required
Repairs decayed and broken teeth by placement of various restoration techniques and materials and when necessary, extracts teeth
Utilizing PCMH Care Coordination procedures, refers patients to dental specialists for further treatment, when appropriate, and ensures appropriate follow-up of care plan
Adhere to all federal and government regulations, including the state dental board rules and regulations, HIPAA and OSHA regulations
Attends meetings and training sessions as required
Executes other verbal or written specific assigned tasks, requiring similar or lesser skills and abilities, some of which are continuing while others are occasional in nature
*These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position, and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.
Competencies

Planning and strategic foresight
Responsible Decision Making
Integrity and accountability
Innovation and creativity
Adaptive and flexible
Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
Professionalism and work ethic
Empathy
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
Travel
Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position.
Role Qualifications

Licensed to practice Dentistry in the State of Indiana
CSR License in the State of Indiana
DEA license
Preferred Experience Requirements
Two years of experience working within a healthcare setting.
Minimum Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Dentistry program
Preferred Education Requirement
Further education & certifications related to specialty
Required Skills

Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Practiced at organization and planning
Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
Ethical reasoning and decision-making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening/weekend shifts. Work may include hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
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