Dentist

Job Description  Job Title:   Dentist  Reports to:   Associate Vice President of Operations   Department:  Dental  FLSA Status:   Exempt  Job Grade:  P  Version Date: June 2022                                                             General Responsibilities:  Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums and related oral structures by performing the following duties.  Qualifications:  Required Qualifications:  Doctoral Degree Dental Medicine/Surgery  Active license to practice dentistry in Rhode Island   Tactful in dealing with patients  Ability to work with others    Preferred Qualifications:   Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.   Significant Job Functions:  Clinical  Injections  Extraction of diseased teeth  Education of patients in oral dental hygiene  Design and making of dentures  Filling cavities  Performing root canals  Providing supervision to dental hygienists and dental assistants  Administrative  Make chart notes  Assess referrals   Physical Effort/ Environment:  This position is performed onsite at a Thundermist location.  Some standing.  Extraction of teeth.  Also requires use of finger and hand manipulation  using instruments and dental equipment.  Work Schedule Demands:  The normal expected number of hours for this position is 40.  May occasionally work over 40 hours.  Communication Skills:  Excellent verbal and written skills.  Confidentiality of Information:  Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. Additionally, this role will have access to sensitive agency information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.  ADA & EEOC Statement: