What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endodontist position at St Johns Community Health?
Reporting to the Dental Director, the Endodontist is responsible for diagnosing and treating dental conditions related to the pulp and nerves of teeth, performing root canal therapy, surgical treatment of the root and nerve, post and core, conducting complex dental procedures, and providing specialized care for patients experiencing dental pain or infections.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
- Completion of an accredited endodontic residency program
- Board certification
- Strong clinical skills and dexterity
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality dental care.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:
- Diagnosis and treatment: perform root canal treatment, endodontist surgeries, and other procedures related to the pulp just as post, core build, apicoectomy, and nerve issues of teeth.
- Patient consultation: Meet with patients to discuss their dental concerns, provide treatment options, and explain procedures, risks, and benefits.
- Examination and Diagnosis: utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as digital X-rays, pulp tests, and CT scans to assess the condition of teeth and determine the extent of treatment required.
- Treatment planning: Develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
- Pain management: Effectively manage and alleviate dental pain in patients suffering from pulp or nerve-related issues.
- Collaboration: work closely with a general dentist and another specialist to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
- Patient education: educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to maintain dental health.
- After-hour care: Be available to take care of emergency calls and issues.
- Training: Train General Dentists the Endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning and endodontist treatment
- Continue learning to stay up to date with the latest advancements in endodontic techniques, technologies, and materials.
- Record keeping:” Maintain accurate and complete patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Compliance: Adhere to all relevant regulatory guidelines, infection control protocols, and safety standards.
- Work with the Dental Director to create the workflows and improve quality improvement as needed.
- Complete the tasks assigned to you by the management team.
- Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has supervisory responsibilities.
St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
