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United Community & Family Services, Inc.

Dental Student Internship

United Community & Family Services, Inc., Norwich, Connecticut, us, 06360

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Job Type

Internship

Description

UCFS is accepting Dental students for internship!

Exposure for the intern will include:

Provide comprehensive dental examination, diagnoses, and treatment planning for all patients within the normal Standards of Care for the profession of Dentistry with emphasis on patient education and prevention Provide comprehensive dental treatment such as restorative dentistry, endodontic therapy, space maintenance, fixed and removable prosthetics, and oral surgery Participate in the Multi-disciplinary evaluations by providing dental assessments of foster children in the pediatric clinic as needed. Perform oral examinations at 1 year old physical appointments in Pediatrics. Comply with OSHA infection control procedures and follows CDC guidelines Consult by phone with other health professionals (dentists, specialists, physicians and pharmacists) and make appropriate referrals when necessary Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Expectations for the internship include:

Produces work in compliance with quantity and quality standards Meets all attendance requirements and arrives to work/events in a punctual manner Complies with all safety and regulatory rules and guidelines Manages competing demands and organizes work in order to complete in a timely manner Works with peers and management in a cooperative, courteous, and professional manner Actively engages in meetings, projects, and activities related to organizational mission and vision Service, both internal and external, is provided with courtesy, professionalism mission and vision

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.