Dentist

JOB OVERVIEW :

Responsible for providing preventative, restorative and emergency dental services to all patients, from pediatric to geriatric. Dentists are trained to provide care to the unique physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Obtaining accurate and thorough data on each patient through medical histories, study models and radiographs
• Examining, evaluating, and treating each patient who comes under care
• Providing preventative, therapeutic and restorative dental care
• Referring patients when treatment modalities are not available at the health center
• Maintaining a sterile, disinfected environment in the delivery of oral care
• Educating the patient and parent / guardian in the prevention of dental cavities and other dental conditions
• Attending and participating in meetings and trainings of the dental team and / or Organization
• Providing input on the performance, technical skills, of the dental auxiliary staff
• Maintaining the spirit of teamwork in the effort to provide a caring, respectful environment for the patient, families and health center staff
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy / Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG guidelines, other State and Federal laws). This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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