Dentist - Pediatrics

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 19 · Federally Qualified Health Center

SUMMARY:

A dentist assesses and evaluates the oral health care needs of patients; performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks; institutes and manages care for patients; and performs related work as assigned. This position is working on our Dental Van that travels around to local schools as well as in the clinic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Takes patient histories and performs examinations of patients.

· Accurately assesses the clinical status of patients.

· Formulates clinical assessment based on clinical findings and prepares alternate treatment plans and estimates.

· Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications in accordance with standards of care.

· Provides and evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and quality improvement program criteria.

· Educates patients regarding dental health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

· Participates in on-going evaluation, quality improvement, required trainings, peer review, provider meetings and other clinical meetings.

· Supervises hygienist and dental assistant when requested.

· Participates in supervision, training and evaluation of support staff.

· Mentors peers and teaches students and residents when requested.

· Reviews and prepares protocols for use by staff.

· Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

· Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.

· Serves as member of site committees when requested.

· Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.

· Adheres to established clinical protocols, procedures, and attendance policy.

· Assists in updating clinical protocols and procedures when requested.

· Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to work as a member of a team in order to solicit input from other affected departments or individuals, communicate pertinent information to other team members, and support team decisions.

· Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic in encouraging teamwork and cooperation in the pursuit of excellence in service.

· Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and with patients and employees of varied and diverse backgrounds.

· Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.

· Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.

· Basic computer skills in Windows environment, including email, internet, word processing and basic database usage.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· Dental School.

· Residency training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Current California dental license.

· Current DEA license.

· Current CPR.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hygienist and dental assistant when requested.