Gracelight Community Health
Dentist
Gracelight Community Health
Summary The staff Dentist will be the lead practitioner regarding preventive oral health and is responsible for dental treatment and care of health center dental patients. Dental services include routine and deep cleanings, extractions, fillings (amalgam and composite), anterior root canals, single unit crowns, removable prosthodontics (dentures, partials and stayplates) and patient education. The Dentist must be able to evaluate and treat diseases of the oral cavity that fall within the scope of general dentistry. In addition, the Dentist must know when to refer to an outside specialist, pathology or treatment beyond the scope of a general dentist. The Dentist needs to be adept at Electronic Dental records, including the proper reading of digital x-rays. The Dentist must be able to diagnose or treat diseases and lesions of the human teeth, alveolar processes, gums, jaws and associated structures. This may include the use of drugs, anesthetic agents, and physical/clinical evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Support and implement the organization’s vision, mission and values.
Determine priorities and methods of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
Perform all job functions in a professional and courteous manner, including answering all phone calls and emails promptly and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Foster and promote a culture of service excellence and accountability.
Perform and document oral healthcare (including oral cancer screenings) and risk assessments that include review of patients’ health history, health status, BP recordings, and review of medications and allergies at all initial, recall, and other visits when merited.
Treat an adequate number of patients per day in order to sustain the mission and vision of the organization. Patients will include all age groups and many with extensive health histories that should be part of assessment when crafting treatment plans. Also perform an acceptable number of procedures daily.
Document descriptions of procedures, including tooth/area treated, amount of anesthetic used, soft and hard tissue descriptions, and post‑op instructions accurately.
Be proficient in diagnosis, treatment planning, periodontics, restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, simple endodontics, tooth decay removal, and minor oral surgery procedures.
Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, and other aspects of oral health to patients.
Provide and consistently document relevant education for reports, patients, and co‑workers.
Seek guidance from supervisor when needed.
Participate in peer review and orientation activities as requested.
Participate in committees when requested.
Cooperate in call panel as scheduled.
Monitor supplies and materials used, with the assistance of dental staff, to decrease expenses.
Supervise activities of the dental assistant(s) to assure proper cleaning and sterilization procedures and monitor all risk‑related clinical issues to ensure protocols are followed and risk is minimized.
Maintain professional appearance in accordance with Gracelight Community Health policies and procedures.
Use discretion and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information, answer all employee and client inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, and listen to employee disputes and understand which decisions can be made independently and which need involve others.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience
Requires Doctorate in Dentistry from an accredited dental school
Requires bachelor’s degree from a 4‑year college or university
Requires unrestricted license to practice dentistry.
DEA license.
At least 3 years related experience preferred.
Prior experience with Patient‑Centered Medical Home model of care delivery preferred.
Working knowledge of spoken Spanish preferred.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Summary The staff Dentist will be the lead practitioner regarding preventive oral health and is responsible for dental treatment and care of health center dental patients. Dental services include routine and deep cleanings, extractions, fillings (amalgam and composite), anterior root canals, single unit crowns, removable prosthodontics (dentures, partials and stayplates) and patient education. The Dentist must be able to evaluate and treat diseases of the oral cavity that fall within the scope of general dentistry. In addition, the Dentist must know when to refer to an outside specialist, pathology or treatment beyond the scope of a general dentist. The Dentist needs to be adept at Electronic Dental records, including the proper reading of digital x-rays. The Dentist must be able to diagnose or treat diseases and lesions of the human teeth, alveolar processes, gums, jaws and associated structures. This may include the use of drugs, anesthetic agents, and physical/clinical evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Support and implement the organization’s vision, mission and values.
Determine priorities and methods of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
Perform all job functions in a professional and courteous manner, including answering all phone calls and emails promptly and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Foster and promote a culture of service excellence and accountability.
Perform and document oral healthcare (including oral cancer screenings) and risk assessments that include review of patients’ health history, health status, BP recordings, and review of medications and allergies at all initial, recall, and other visits when merited.
Treat an adequate number of patients per day in order to sustain the mission and vision of the organization. Patients will include all age groups and many with extensive health histories that should be part of assessment when crafting treatment plans. Also perform an acceptable number of procedures daily.
Document descriptions of procedures, including tooth/area treated, amount of anesthetic used, soft and hard tissue descriptions, and post‑op instructions accurately.
Be proficient in diagnosis, treatment planning, periodontics, restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, simple endodontics, tooth decay removal, and minor oral surgery procedures.
Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, and other aspects of oral health to patients.
Provide and consistently document relevant education for reports, patients, and co‑workers.
Seek guidance from supervisor when needed.
Participate in peer review and orientation activities as requested.
Participate in committees when requested.
Cooperate in call panel as scheduled.
Monitor supplies and materials used, with the assistance of dental staff, to decrease expenses.
Supervise activities of the dental assistant(s) to assure proper cleaning and sterilization procedures and monitor all risk‑related clinical issues to ensure protocols are followed and risk is minimized.
Maintain professional appearance in accordance with Gracelight Community Health policies and procedures.
Use discretion and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information, answer all employee and client inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, and listen to employee disputes and understand which decisions can be made independently and which need involve others.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience
Requires Doctorate in Dentistry from an accredited dental school
Requires bachelor’s degree from a 4‑year college or university
Requires unrestricted license to practice dentistry.
DEA license.
At least 3 years related experience preferred.
Prior experience with Patient‑Centered Medical Home model of care delivery preferred.
Working knowledge of spoken Spanish preferred.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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