What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center?
SITE LOCATION: DENTAL CLINIC (MAIN CAMPUS WAIANAE)
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible to assess patient needs, plan, and delivery comprehensive and emergency dental services to patients of all ages. Positions are for full time employment, but the expectation is that Providers will generally put in over 40 hours per week performing clinical, lab, and recordkeeping functions. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, patient access is a primary consideration influencing individual work schedules and clinic hours. Providers should anticipate the possibility of working at multiple locations and clinics are open Mon – Sat. Providers will need to provide faculty supervision to residents and be responsible for their competent provision of care to patients of the Center. Allocation of time between patient care and support of the residency program is determined by the Dental Director.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. Possession of a valid, recognized dental license to practice in the State of Hawaii
2. Accredited U.S. dental graduates who have not taken the Hawaii State Dental Board examination or ADEX, must obtain a Temporary or a Community Health Center Hawaii Dental license
3. Current DEA and State Narcotic Registration is required of all licenses with the exception of a holder of the Temporary license
4. BLS certification, if not in possession at time of employment, is required within 3 months of hire
5. Must possess a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License and vehicle to travel offsite if necessary
An Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
