Dentist

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Dentist position is responsible for making sure that patients of all ages have their oral care needs covered. They are also responsible for providing their patients with the information that they need to prevent any problems from occurring to their teeth and mouth. This may include information on what foods should be avoided, how they can maintain proper dental health, and much more.  Dentist is required to help patients to recover from any diseases that affect the oral cavity. Diagnosis, preventative care, and treatment procedures to the teeth and mouth.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requires valid driver license and appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance
DDS or DMD Required
Current DEA license preferred
Ability to provide network leadership and clinical guidance
Insurability for professional liability
Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare compensation

SKILLS REQUIRED

Excellent multi-tasking ability
General PC background
Able to schedule work activities according to priority
Ability to complete documentation in legible and professional manner
Must be self-directive
Good written and oral communication skills
Collaboration Skills
Flexibility

POSITION DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Responsible for preventative and restorative oral procedures
Work with dental hygienists and dental assistants
Evaluate the current health and condition of their patient’s teeth to determine diagnosis of dental condition, if any
Inform their patients on how to prevent dental problems and keep their teeth and mouth as healthy as possible
Complete treatment on affected gums, decayed and fractured teeth, and perform tooth removal for cases where there are high levels of decay
Consider treatment methods and explain the options with the patient to determine which works best for them based on their situation
Keep all equipment functional and clean
Maintain dental files for all patients
Monitor and evaluate any x-ray images for any part of the patient’s oral cavity
Refer patients to orthodontists or other dental specialist for more advanced procedures and care
Adheres to all agency policies
Makes appointments as needed and assists staff with scheduling
Assists in preparing programmatic reports
Other duties as assigned.