What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Dentistry Resident position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday, Variable
Shift Start Time
Variable
Shift End Time
Variable
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Residents must meet the qualifications for advanced education as outlined in the Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards for Advanced Education Programs in Pediatric Dentistry. https://coda.ada.org/~/media/CODA/Files/Pediatric_Dentistry_Standards.pdf?la=en
Experience
Primary Location Address
5445 Meridian Mark Rd
Job Family
Resident/Fellow
Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday, Variable
Shift Start Time
Variable
Shift End Time
Variable
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Residents must meet the qualifications for advanced education as outlined in the Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards for Advanced Education Programs in Pediatric Dentistry. https://coda.ada.org/~/media/CODA/Files/Pediatric_Dentistry_Standards.pdf?la=en
Experience
- Must be a graduate of a predoctoral dental program in US or Canada
- N/A
- Must have US or Canadian dental degree (DMD or DDS) accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
- PALS
- BLS
- Must pass National Board Dental Examination (NDBE) Parts 1 and 2 or the Integrated Dental Board Examination (IDBE)
- No requirement at this time
- The resident is authorized to provide patient care under the supervision of an Active member of Children’s Professional Staff.
- The resident has the following prerogatives: Perform those clinical duties consistent with the privileges held by the Professional Staff member responsible for the patient’s care and to whom he/she is assigned.
- Attend hospital inpatients patients for consultation under supervision of Professional Staff member(s) to whom he/she has been assigned.
- Attend Children’s educational programs, meetings of the assigned service and other assigned meetings of the staff.
- Attend to patients in the emergency department(s) where pediatric dentistry service has been consulted.
- The resident has the following responsibilities: Maintain responsibility, within the scope of current professional competence, for the care and supervision of assigned patients.
- Delivers competent patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development to patients from newborns to 21 years of age.
- Demonstrates and practices family centered care: Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family. Communicates relevant information at the patient's and family's level of understanding. Identifies patient/family needs for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
- Provide the patients with care at the generally recognized professional level of quality and efficiency established for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Write orders for treatment or implement the plan of treatment under the direction of the Professional Staff member responsible for the child’s care.
- Abide by the policies and procedures of Children’s and the Rules and Regulations of the Professional Staff.
- Abide by the ethical principles of his/her profession.
- Participate in the quality management/improvement activities of Children’s.
- Other functions as appropriate and assigned by the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Director.
- While the attending/supervising physician maintains responsibility for all activities performed by the resident, each pediatric dentistry resident may independently perform the following procedures and evaluations without an attending physician present:
- Provides appropriate documentation in the medical record including progress notes, consultation reports, and orders.
- Dictates or make appropriate medical record entries in a timely manner as outlined by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Examination, radiographic evaluation and assessment, appropriate urgent treatment to patients where assistance was requested by Children’s emergency department(s).
- Communicates effectively with patients and their families.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team (including social workers; nutritionists; attending physicians; respiratory therapists; nurses; colleagues; and others).
Primary Location Address
5445 Meridian Mark Rd
Job Family
Resident/Fellow
