The Dentist will assess patients’ oral health; formulate comprehensive dental treatment for patients across the age spectrum; implement dental treatment plans including emergency treatment, disease control, restoration, and recall; make referrals to specialists as needed; encourage patient participation in prevention activities.
Essential Responsibilities:
The following duties are notintended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all associates in this classification. Listed are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Diagnoses and treat diseases, injured and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services. Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose disease or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments. Administers anesthetic to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during dental procedures. Delivers direct patient care to patients. Formulates plan of care for each patient and communicated that plan. Educates patients on oral health care and preventive care. Using Dentrix, documents dental history or complaints, records and reports pertinent observations, treatments and care plans. Conducts patient triage for walk-in patients. Maintains and updates dental supplies and instruments as needed. Assembles and evaluates dental health educational materials. Trains and monitors performance of clinic staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
-Willingness to Apply for a Delaware Community Health License
-Minimum eight to ten years general dental experience; public or non-profit environment preferred.
Language Skills:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
To perform this job successfully, an incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required by the position:
Knowledge of medical center, dentistry practices, equipment and procedures. Knowledge of EMR system, medical record documentation requirements and state/federal laws related to the release of health care information.
Skill in gathering/analyzing basic facts and solving practical problems. Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team. Ability to manage and share pertinent information with staff and Board of Directors. Ability to accept, interpret and implement orders from the qualified professionals on his/her team. Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with patients and families to facilitate implementation of a care plan. Ability to work irregular hours and to work with multi-cultural, diverse patient population.
La Red Health Center, Inc. is a private not for profit corporation serving Sussex County, Delaware. The administrative office is located at 21444 Carmean Way, Georgetown, Delaware. The Associate should recognize that La Red Health Center is committed to ensuring that we follow basic fundamental principles of ethical business conduct and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to protect La Red Health Center’s good name and reputation. All Associates contribute to the overall growth and development of La Red Health Center, Inc., it is occasionally necessary for Associates to perform tasks that are not specifically indicated in their position descriptions.
