Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Dentist

FLSA : Exempt

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist is responsible for providing preventive, restorative, endodontic, oral surgery and prosthetic dental services to children and adults.

MAJOR DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontics, endodontic, oral surgery, and prosthetic dental services to children and adults.
• Educate patients on proper tooth and gum care.
• Works collaboratively with other staff members.
• Participates in chart audits and peer review.
• Recognizes and manages common acute and chronic oral conditions within her / his scope of practice.
• Collaborates with health care team regarding treatments, referrals, and follow-up care of patients.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.
• Supervises dental hygienists as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of 1-yr post-graduate General Dentistry program or 2 years practical experience.
• District of Columbia license to practice dentistry.
• CPR, DEA, and Dispensing Certificates.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPEREINCE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Experience with special populations preferred.
• Willingness to articulate the mission of Unity Health Care, Inc. through his / her work.
• Ability to perform dental procedures efficiently and safely.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position reports directly to the Dental Director.

GUIDELINES

This position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and procedures.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

The position of Dentist requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organizational relationships that may be part of the work of this individual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as books and paper is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC sites.

The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Although the position is assigned a specific shift, this position may be assigned alternate shifts to address the needs of Unity Health Care.

RISKS

The position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites.

The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization.

There are also external organization relationships that may be a part of the work of this individual. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care.

The employee shall provide evidence of a recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and / or chest x-ray results.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.