What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Dentist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus position at Commonwealth Dentistry?
The General Dentist is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary (and in selected cases, secondary) care and preventive dental care in a group practice setting. General Dentists play a leadership role in the office and are expected to partner with Office Managers to drive positive culture and performance. The General Dentist reports to the Chief Dental Officer.
Responsibilities
- Consistently model the core values and code of conduct of Commonwealth Dentistry
- Provide hands-on patient care as scheduled each week
- Reviews and follows all dental office protocols, policies, and procedures including use of lab and supply formulary
- Perform quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity
- Promote oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene
- Document and follow treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy
- Manage medical/dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health
- Address all contraindications pertaining to treatment and identify patient's chief complaint or reason for visit
- Ensures necessary diagnosis and coding is properly documented
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and dental board procedures
- Guide professional staff to consistently deliver services that are at or above dentistry standards of care
- Participate in assessments/interviews of applicant hygienists and dental assistants, and provide feedback to Operations, HR and Clinical leaders
- Assist in the training of new hygienists and dental assistants
- Provide input to OM for annual performance reviews of all office team members
- Consistently attend and participate in daily huddle
- As requested, assist the OM with clinically-related patient concerns, by reviewing charts and contacting patients as needed
- Escalate significant patient concerns via the Risk Management tracking platform
- As requested, assist Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) as needed with insurance denial appeals, credentialing, coding, or other billing issues identified in the office
Qualifications
Educational and Regulatory Requirements
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school
- Valid state dental license and malpractice insurance
- Valid DEA license
- Current CPR Certification
Essential Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members
- Empathy and a patient-centric approach to dental care
- Detail-oriented with excellent clinical and diagnostic abilities
- Commitment to ethical dental practices and patient confidentiality
- Ability to manage under pressure and maintain professionalism at all times
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds