Dentist ECMC - RPT - Day Shift

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves instructing, supervising and performing

a full range of dental, oral surgical and specialized prosthetic dentistry duties at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. This is a professional dentistry position responsible for treating patients in need of a wide range of dentistry services. The incumbents provide training to dentistry residents in a variety of dentistry procedures and specialties. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher ranking administrative and professional staff. Supervision is exercised over lower level technical and clerical staff and students. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Supervises and instructs dental residents in proper dentistry techniques and procedures;

Treats patients referred from other institutions such as Erie County Holding Center, West Seneca Developmental Center, and non-profit agencies such as Catholic Charities and other church groups;

Provides a full range of dental services including oral surgery, prosthetic dentistry, emergency room care, care of trauma patients and traditional dentistry procedures;

Assists in developing appropriate patient treatment plans consistent with established protocols of the hospital;

Monitors progress of patient and makes appropriate modifications to treatment plan;

Supervises and instructs all phases of prosthetic dental laboratory; orders supplies and equipment for dentistry division and laboratory;

Prepares reports as requested;

Counsels patients on proper dental care and specialized dental needs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of modern principals and procedures of dentistry and specialized dental procedures;

Thorough knowledge of prosthetic dentistry;

Ability to supervise and instruct dental residents;

Ability to provide professional dentistry services to disadvantaged and medically compromised patients;

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients and staff;

Ability to instruct other in dental hygiene;

Conscientiousness;

Good professional judgment;

Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an approved dental school and license to practice dentistry in New York State.

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS:

Possession of a license and current registration as a Dentist in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;

Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within sixty (60) days of initial appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time requirements.