Job Description:

Dentist

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is seeking a talented Dentist to step into our culturally diverse and fast-paced facility!

Summary: The Dentist provides the patient with the primary cost effective care, in a competent manner for prevention, diagnosis and treatment for oral disease.

Hours: This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours Monday – Friday and at least one evening per week.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

• Evaluate the patient’s total dental care needs and provide personal dental care
• Perform physical assessment by interviewing, recording and interpreting medical, dental and social history of the patient
• Order diagnostic or therapeutic procedures or lab testing
• Develop an accurate identification of patients’ health problems based upon correct interpretation of findings
• Record findings, lab and/or diagnostic results and existing dental records
• Develop, implement, and coordinate all aspects of a dental care plan for each individual
• Manage the plan of care by monitoring the patient’s response to the therapeutic regimen, recording the patient’s process and counseling if needed
• Initiate referrals, when needed, to other health care providers and/or consulting physicians or dentist, offering counseling when needed, and document all information regarding referral in the medical chart
• Coordinate all aspects of patient care, including discharge and follow-up plans
• Facilitate interaction and cooperation among health care staff involved in the planning and provision of dental care
• Responsible for maintaining a current technical knowledge and is required to seek educational and professional opportunities to enhance clinical practice and competency
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the President/CEO.