Dentist - Nisqually Generations Healing Center

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARYThe Dentist performs clinical dental services for clients which include examinations and treatment planning, oral cancer screenings, amalgam and composite restorations, pit and fissure sealants, bonded restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, minor oral surgery, periodontal treatments, full and partial denture construction, fixed prosthodontics, and other required procedures in the scope of general family dentistry.

This position ensures confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, later hours or weekend time may be required, and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates patients, performing examinations to determine the nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Diagnoses and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures.
• Provides dental services, including cleanings, fillings, extractions, and replacement of teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.
• Provides preventive dental services to patients, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth.
• Instructs clients in proper practices of dental hygiene and in procedures pertinent to provided treatments.
• Performs related duties and other tasks as required, most especially outreach and patient education.
• Provides comprehensive, culturally appropriate oral health care holistically centered with emphasis on team and patient positive experience. Embraces minimally invasive dentistry philosophy.
• Provides in-service training to staff. Participates in specialty clinics collaboratively with other members in planning to the health needs and complaints of clients and patients.
• Assists the Executive Director in maintaining strong collaboration and communication relative to overall operation of the dental clinic.
• Coordinates referral of services to dental specialists for treatment that cannot be provided within the scope of the Nisqually Generations Healing Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SUPERVISION

This position will train, supervise, and evaluate all dental staff.

COMPETENCIES

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and / or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.

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