Dentist- Part Time

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Dentist is responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality dental care to patients, both preventive and restorative care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with staff, patients, families and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrate ability to provide general dental care activities

Understand the goals and objectives of the Corporation as set out in the By-Laws and Policy and Procedure Manuals

Maintain case histories, examination reports, and other medical records in the approved format

Assess, diagnose and treat dental problems of SeMRHI patients

Develop and document appropriate plan for the management of problems identified

Promote preventive care and health lifestyles for all patient lifecycles

Supervise the dental assistant effectively

Assist in the development and implementation of the dental care plan

Provide root canal therapy and crowns to patients under 18 years of age

Provide periodontal treatment that can be done without surgery

Coordinate services with other Center providers, local specialists and community resources

Remains accountable to the Chief Executive Officer regarding the Daily operations of the dental clinic

Follow established health care standards and protocols for each dental service and program

Ensure confidentiality of patient information and records

Participates actively in Performance Improvement activities

Maintains complete, up-to-date and accurate problem oriented medical records

Complies with credentialing and other administrative requirements necessary for meeting regulatory standards

Demonstrates positive personal attributes such as honesty, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the job

Works to ensure the productivity and effectiveness of the dental staff, in terms of utilization and patient satisfaction

Attends classes, workshops and seminars as appropriate to maintain clinical competency and stay informed of changes in community health

Maintains prompt and regular attendance

Verify timecard at the end of each pay period.

Performs related work, as assigned

Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline

Job Requirements:

Graduate from an approved School of Dentistry, with a doctoral degree (DDS or DMD)

Valid Mississippi dental license with unrestricted privileges under the Controlled Substances statues of the Drug Enforcement Agency

At least 3 years’ experience in providing dental care in a community health or related setting

Valid Mississippi Dental License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Ability to continuously use sound analytical thinking in providing patient care

Ability to reason in the practice of Dentistry

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to deal effectively with patient and staff emergencies

Physical and Other Requirements:

Continuously listen, visualize, have dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and provide emotional support to patients and their families

Must have full range of body motion

Must frequently sit, squat, reach, use both right and left forearms for rotation and walk

Must occasionally kneel, twist, have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs.